Principal Radar Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MTSI is seeking a Principal Radar Modeling & Simulation Engineer to lead a dynamic M&S team in support of the Missile Defense Agency. The role requires deep expertise in radar systems and M&S planning, development, test, and V&V, with the ability to advise senior leadership on strategy.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a STEM field, 12+ years in M&S for DoD programs, an active SECRET or higher clearance, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a STEM field is required.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in M&S development and/or V&V for missile defense or large DoD programs.
• Active SECRET or higher clearance.
• Ability to work independently or lead teams with engineering rigor.
• SME level understanding of missile defense systems and radar operations.
• Strong prioritization and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications for senior leadership.
• Extensive use of MS Office tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Willingness to work full-time onsite at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

• Establish a vision for M&S planning, acquisition, development, test, and V&V; advise senior leadership on M&S strategy.
• Maintain awareness of government test/analysis schedules and ensure M&S readiness.
• Oversee development of M&S requirements and collaborate with prime contractors.
• Support scope of work and M&S acquisition efforts.
• Coordinate with the user community to deploy M&S products.
• Oversee independent M&S validation/analysis teams and report progress to leadership.
• Provide direction to a team of M&S professionals.

Skills

Radar systems

Leadership

Communications

Education

Master’s or PhD in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MTSI is looking for a Principal Radar Modeling & Simulation Engineer with deep, authoritative knowledge and extensive experience in Radar Software and/or Models and Simulations (M&S) to lead a dynamic Radar M&S team in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

Job Responsibilities

• Establish a vision for M&S planning, acquisition, development, test, and Verification and Validation (V&V) and provide recommendations to senior leadership on M&S strategy.
• Maintain awareness of government test and analysis schedules and ensure M&S development and availability to meet customer needs.
• Oversee development of M&S requirements.
• Support the government’s preparation of the scope of work and the M&S acquisition effort.
• Collaborate with prime development contractors to execute M&S development, upgrades, and modifications.
• Coordinate with the M&S user community to distribute, set up, and employ the developed M&S products.
• Oversee and provide direction to independent M&S validation and analysis teams.
• Report to senior leadership on status, schedule, risks, milestones, and accomplishments.
• Provide direction and guidance to a team of M&S professionals supporting execution of these key functions.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a STEM field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience working on M&S development and/or V&V of missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project.
• Active SECRET or higher level clearance.
• Ability to work independently, as a team member, or leading teams/tasks, applying engineering rigor to solve engineering/scientific problems.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) level understanding of missile defense systems operation with extensive knowledge of radar systems.
• Ability to effectively prioritize resources to achieve multiple competing goals.
• Excellent communications skills and ability to present technical information to senior technical leadership.
• Ability to coordinate multiple simultaneous ongoing projects (multi-tasking).
• Extensive use of the Microsoft suite of tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time. Trip durations may range from overnight to multiple days.
• Willingness to work full-time onsite on the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of engineering professionals highly desired.
• Experience with modeling and simulation of state of the art, solid state radars