Scene Generation Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Scene Generation Modeling and Simulation Engineer to design high-fidelity, physics-based scene generation models for ballistic, hypersonic and air-breathing missile threats, supporting MDA's Advanced Capabilities.

The role focuses on exhaust plume phenomenology, EO/IR radiative signatures, and missile performance testing. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in modeling and simulation, an aerospace/physics background, and experience

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. in Aerospace or related STEM field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in modeling and simulation.
• Experience with radiation transport codes and government scene generation tools.
• Knowledge of EO/IR sensor modeling and simulation.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python for scientific computing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-fidelity scene generation models for ballistic, hypersonic, and air-breathing missile threats.
• Support performance testing of Missile Defense System through realistic plume phenomenology and radiative signatures.

Skills

C++

Python

Modeling & Simulation

EO/IR knowledge

Radiation transport

Education

B.S. in Aerospace or related STEM field

Tools

FLITES

SPURC

SPF

OSC

MODTRAN

Job description

MTSI is seeking to hire a Scene Generation Modeling and Simulation Engineer to design and develop high-fidelity, physics-based scene generation models for ballistic, hypersonic and air-breathing missile threat systems, in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Advanced Capabilities directorate. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace or physics principles and direct experience in complex scene generation, with a specialized focus on exhaust plume phenomenology. You will specialize in modeling the missile exhaust plume flowfields, kinematics and radiative signatures across the EO/IR spectrums that will support the performance testing of the Missile Defense System (MDS).

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship and a secret level security clearance.
• B.S. in Aerospace or other field of Engineering, Physics or a related STEM field
• 5+ years of professional experience in modeling and simulation.
• Experience with industry-standard radiation transport codes (e.g., OSC, MODTRAN), government scene generation tools (FLITES), and/or missile exhaust plume flowfield and radiation transport codes (e.g. SPURC, SPF)
• Knowledge of electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor modeling and simulation.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python for scientific computing and model development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Top Secret security clearance
• Master's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience with parallel computing or GPU acceleration (e.g., CUDA).