Plume Modeling Analyst

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Plume Modeling Analyst to perform physics-based plume and infrared signature analysis for defense-related programs.

You will apply modeling codes, analyze sensor data, and document methodologies and findings for technical assessments. The role requires a minimum of five years in scientific modeling or related fields, excellent quantitative skills, and the ability to communicate complex results in formal reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field (physics, aerospace/mechanical engineering, applied math, or computational science).
• At least five years in scientific modeling, simulation, infrared signature analysis, or computational physics.
• Ability to interpret empirical data and communicate findings via technical reports.
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving abilities with clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Apply plume modeling codes and tools to analyze missile plumes and infrared signatures.
• Analyze empirical sensor data and modeled outputs to characterize infrared phenomena.
• Compare model predictions with observations and assess performance and uncertainties.
• Develop technical reports and data packages documenting methods, results, and conclusions.
• Evaluate modeling tools against government analytical requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve modeling approaches and supporting products.
• Collaborate with engineering, scientific, and intelligence teams on complex problems.
• Maintain documentation of procedures, inputs, outputs, and results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, computational science, or related field

Master's degree or doctorate preferred

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company delivering high-demand technical expertise in digital transformation, modeling and simulation, rapid capability development, test and evaluation, artificial intelligence, autonomy, cybersecurity, and mission assurance. MTSI partners with government and industry customers to solve complex technical challenges and advance critical national security missions.

Position Overview

MTSI is seeking a Plume Modeling Analyst to support technical analysis of missile plumes and related infrared signatures. The successful candidate will apply physics-based modeling, simulation tools, and empirical data to characterize infrared phenomena, evaluate model performance, and improve technical intelligence assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply established plume modeling codes and scientific tools to analyze missile plumes and associated infrared signatures.
• Analyze empirical sensor data and modeled outputs to characterize infrared phenomena and assess model accuracy.
• Compare model predictions with observed data and evaluate relevant signature and performance characteristics.
• Develop technical reports, special-case analyses, and data packages documenting methodologies, assumptions, results, and conclusions.
• Evaluate modeling tools and techniques against Government-identified analytical requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve modeling approaches, analytical methods, and supporting technical products.
• Collaborate with engineering, scientific, and intelligence teams to address complex technical problems.
• Maintain documentation of modeling procedures, inputs, outputs, and results.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physics, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, computational science, or a related technical field.
• At least five years of relevant experience in scientific modeling, simulation, infrared signature analysis, or computational physics.
• Experience using analytical or simulation tools to evaluate physical phenomena.
• Ability to interpret empirical data and model outputs and communicate findings through technical reports.
• Strong quantitative, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with missile plume modeling, infrared signatures, combustion, heat transfer, or related physical phenomena.
• Knowledge of infrared radiometry, spectral characteristics, radiative transfer, or sensor phenomenology.
• Experience with community-standard plume modeling codes or comparable scientific simulation tools.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or similar scientific programming languages.
• Experience validating models against empirical data and evaluating uncertainty or sensitivity.
• Experience supporting OPIR, missile warning, aerospace, or other national security missions.
• Master's degree or doctorate in a relevant technical discipline.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline; advanced degree preferred.

Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. U.S. citizenship is required.