Modeling and Simulation/Optical Engineer

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly qualified Modeling and Simulation/Optical Engineer to join their team in Albuquerque. This role involves working on cutting-edge challenges in national security, utilizing your skills in statistics, mathematics, and programming to analyze data and build predictive models. The position offers the chance to collaborate with top experts in the field, contributing to vital projects that support the US Space Force and other defense entities. If you're passionate about innovative solutions and want to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering, modeling and simulation, and/or optics.
• Competency with MatLab and familiarity with Unit Testing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze datasets and build predictive models and simulations.
• Provide space system threat assessments and analysis.

Skills

Statistics

Mathematics

Programming

Optics

MatLab

Python

C++

Monte Carlo Simulation

Stray Light Analysis

Unit Testing

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Physics

PhD in Mathematics

Tools

FRED

ZMAX

GIT

Job description

Modeling and Simulation/Optical Engineer

Job Locations

US-NM-Albuquerque

ID

2025-19533

Category

Aerospace Engineering

Security Clearance Requirement

U.S. Citizenship

Type

Regular Full-Time

Level

Mid-level

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

The Strategic Technology Analysis Group (STAG), part of SPA's Space and Intelligence Division, offers sophisticated capabilities (people, process and tools) to resolve unique problems in space, cyber, and special operations in support to military services, Secretary of Defense offices (OSD) and theater warfighters. Our portfolio includes the Assistant Secretary of Air Force for Space Acquisition & Integration (SAF/SQ), Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC), Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO), US Space Command (USSPACECOM) and US Space Force (USSF). Come be a part of a high-speed low-drag organization providing unique and tailored solutions for our National Defense!

SPA has an immediate need for a highly qualified Modeling and Simulation/Optical Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities

Being on the SPA Satellite Assessments Team means working alongside the brightest minds in technology on the toughest challenges facing our nation - not just occasionally, but every single day. We're committed to providing our people with the best opportunities to develop their skills, share their knowledge, and push their innovative ideas to the cutting-edge. We're looking for a talented Modeling and Simulation Engineer to join our team.

Use your skills in statistics, mathematics, and programming to analyze datasets, and build predictive models and simulations in a mission first team.
• Provide space system threat assessments and analysis in support of current and future US architectures.
• Lead and execute cross-domain threat system studies and analysis that supports decision makers information gaps and needs.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• BS, MS, or PhD in a relevant technical discipline such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Statistics
• 5+ years of experience in engineering, modeling and simulation, and/or optics
• Competency with MatLab
• Familiarity with Unit Testing
• Optics experience, with experience in optical design
• Stray light analysis
• Software programs such as ZMAX and Fred
• Overall understanding of mathematical analysis and predicative modeling
• Familiarity with basic software development
• Familiarity with GIT version control
• Reports to Albuquerque, NM, up to full-time, based upon the needs of the client

Desired Skill:

• • Experience in optical engineering software FRED and/or Zemax
  • Experience in multiple domain physics
  • Experience with Monte Carlo simulation
  • Competence with Python and C++
  • Active DoD Clearance