Modeling & Simulation Analyst

KBR Careers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division seeks a Modeling & Simulation Analyst in Huntsville, AL to support STARE LTAMDS M&S models and V&V activities. You will coordinate with government stakeholders and test teams to ensure accurate simulation representations and provide analytical input for accreditation.

The role requires a BS in STEM with 5+ years of experience, experience in M&S, and programming skills in SQL, Python, or MATLAB.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Physics, Math, or CS with 5+ years of experience.
• Understanding VV&A methodologies and testing criteria.
• US citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Produce VV&A documentation (reports, plans, briefs).
• Develop data reduction and analysis tools for VV&A.
• Compare simulation data with referent test events using performance criteria.
• Support TIMs, program reviews, and test groups with analytical input.
• Coordinate with government customers and LTAMDS teams.
• Communicate findings to government stakeholders to support accreditation.

Skills

Python

SQL

MATLAB

System Modeling

Data Analysis

Education

BS in Engineering, Physics, Math, or CS (STEM)

Job description

Title

Modeling & Simulation Analyst

Program Summary

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

The Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Analyst position supports system level M&S Verification and Validation (V&V), test, and associated analysis activities for the government’s Search, Track, Acquire, Radiate, Eliminate (STARE) Project Office for the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) M&S models. This position will directly support the STARE LTAMDS government customer in coordination of V&V testing activities. Analytical Support will be provided for specific test phases required for fielding Army weapons systems to include pre-flight assessments, ground tests, and post-flight reconstruction. Will coordinate with team members to provide comparative feedback between the simulation runs and live test execution to the government as required and for test campaigns as needed. Candidate’s efforts will further the STARE LTAMDS goal of achieving accreditation for simulation models that will help predict tactical performance. This is a full-time, on-contractor site position located in Huntsville, AL just outside of Redstone Arsenal Gate 9 in Redstone Gateway. The candidate must be a resident or able to relocate to the area.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Produce V&V documentation (report, plan, technical briefs, etc.).
• Assist in developing and maintaining data reduction and analysis tools to support the V&V effort.
• Perform comparative analysis between simulation data and referent test events using defined performance parameters and acceptability criteria.
• Perform deep dive analysis on the simulations when deltas occur between the simulation runs and the referent test events.
• Support and contribute to technical interchange meetings (TIMs), program reviews, and integration and test working groups, providing analytical insight and recommendations.
• Assist with V&V planning, scheduling, and execution, ensuring activities align with program objectives and test timelines.
• Assist with coordination between multiple organizations, including the government customer, V&V agency, LTAMDS Test Team, and Accreditation Agency.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to government stakeholders to support model accreditation and decision-making.

Basic Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science or applicable STEM degree with 5+ years of experience.
• 1+ year of experience with Air and Missile Defense systems, data analysis, Flight/Ground tests and system modeling and simulation and/or system performance analysis.
• Understanding of VV&A methodologies, including development of sound testing methods and applicable criteria, requirements management, and analysis functions, including crosswalks and traceability between M&S and weapons systems.
• Understanding of programming languages such as Structured Query Language (SQL), Python, and/or MATLAB.
• Able to travel 15-20% of the time.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrate understanding of radar functionality or have experience with radar hardware, radar architecture, and/or signal processing.
• Ability to absorb extensive technical detail and logically formulate solutions for execution on prescribed schedules.
• M&S design, development, integration, and test experience, with broad based knowledge of space, missiles and/or launch systems at the component through system level.
• Demonstrate an understanding of program planning and execution, systems engineering, design processes, weapon system integration, and performance assessment.

Belong, Connect and Grow

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

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