Senior Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Abt Hsv; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abt Hsv is seeking a highly motivated Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Analyst in Alabama to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The role involves analyzing the Objective Simulation Framework and contributing analytical support to MDA's test events. Key qualifications include experience with Modeling and Simulation Frameworks, missile defense data analysis, proficiency in Python and Linux, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills. The position requires a BS degree in a related field and a Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience with Modeling and Simulation Frameworks.
• Expertise in missile defense data analysis including trajectory, RF/EOIR signatures, environmental effects, or tactical communications.
• Familiarity with Python scripting language.
• Familiarity with Linux.
• Ability to clearly express ideas and work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide M&S framework analysis support for GT events, CDI activities, and Flight Test support.
• Perform verification of OSF and element configuration settings.
• Analyze integration of software capabilities into OSF.
• Ensure event data quality and integrity through analysis of test data.
• Develop and run Python tools for M&S analysis activities.
• Document and communicate analysis results.
• Collaborate with analysts and engineers for test simulation campaigns.

Skills

Modeling and Simulation Frameworks

Missile defense data analysis

Python scripting

Linux

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical writing skills

Collaborative environment work

Education

BS in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

Tools

Data analysis libraries (Pandas, NumPy)

Job description

Requirements

We are seeking a highly motivated Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in assessing the capabilities of the Missile Defense System (MDS). This critical role will involve working in a distributed Hardware‑In‑the‑Loop (HWIL) simulation environment, contributing to MDA Ground Test (GT) events, Continuous Developmental Integration (CDI) activities, and MDA Flight Test (FT) support. The primary focus will be analyzing the Objective Simulation Framework (OSF), delivering analytical support to MDA’s distributed software threat simulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide M&S framework analysis support for GT events, CDI activities, and Flight Test support.
• Perform verification of OSF and element configuration settings based on HWIL run data and documentation.
• Perform the analysis for the integration of current and future software capabilities into OSF.
• Ensure event data quality and integrity through verification and validation analysis of test data.
• Develop and run Python tools to support M&S analysis activities.
• Document and communicate analysis results across interdisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with a team of analysts and engineers to ensure the successful execution of test simulation campaigns.

Qualifications

• Experience with Modeling and Simulation Frameworks.
• Expertise in missile defense data analysis including trajectory, RF/EOIR signatures, environmental effects, or tactical communications.
• Familiarity with Python scripting language.
• Familiarity with Linux.
• Ability to clearly express ideas, work as part of a team, and operate in a multi‑tasking environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and technical writing skills, taking a proactive role to ensure responsibilities are completed on or ahead of schedule.
• Ability to work within a collaborative environment composed of Government, Prime Contractor, and Supporting Contractor personnel.
• Ability to present and explain analytical information in front of varied audiences.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of the HWIL architecture infrastructure, including truth presentation utilizing Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) adapter and/or Ground Test Integrated System Simulation (GTISS) adapter.
• Knowledge of the HWIL architecture infrastructure truth presentation to the element models (SMHR, signatures, environment).
• Familiarity with data analysis libraries in Python (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).
• Familiarity with Network Systems Integration and Test Environment (NSITE).
• Familiarity with MDA Ground Test CONOPS.

Travel

0-10% Travel

Education & Experience

BS in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science from an accredited university.

Clearance

Secret Security Clearance. Top Secret Security Clearance (Desired).