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 system-level V&V, testing, and analysis for LTAMDS STARE. You will coordinate with the government customer and teams to drive model accreditation and fielding readiness.

The role requires a BS in a STEM field with 5+ years’ experience, knowledge of VV&A, and experience with SQL, Python, or MATLAB. US citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or STEM 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, testing criteria, requirements management, and traceability.
• Understanding of programming languages such as SQL, Python, and/or MATLAB.
• Travel 15-20% and United States citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Produce V&V documentation (reports, plans, briefs).
• Develop and maintain data reduction and analysis tools for V&V.
• Perform comparative analysis between simulation data and referent test events.
• Deep dive analysis when deltas occur between simulation runs and referent tests.
• Support technical interchange meetings, program reviews, and integration/test working groups with insights.
• Assist with V&V planning, scheduling, and execution to align with program timelines.
• Coordinate between government customer, V&V agency, LTAMDS Test Team, and Accreditation Agency.
• Communicate findings to government stakeholders to support model accreditation.

Skills

Air and Missile Defense

Data analysis

System modeling & simulation

SQL

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physics/Math/CS

Tools

SQL

Python

MATLAB

Job description

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.

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

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.

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