Senior Target Performance Modeling Lead

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MTSI is seeking a Senior Modeling Target Performance Analyst to support the MDA Targets and Countermeasures program, focusing on debris model development, trajectory analysis, and on-site mission support.

The role involves developing analysis tools, generating target signatures, and delivering data packages for flight tests, with participation in reviews and technical reporting. A clearance or ability to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 12+ years of experience or bachelor’s degree with 20+ years’ experience.
• Active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Experience in at least two of: trajectory/kinematic simulation, EO/IR sensor exploitation, RF sensor exploitation, geodesy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well alone and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Support development, integration, analysis, and documentation of target analysis products for pre-mission and post-mission activities for all MDA Flight Tests.
• Develop and sustain RF/IR analytical tools and techniques.
• Produce representative signatures of systems under test.
• Deliver data packages to mission partners for missile flight tests, including large Monte Carlo datasets.
• Plan test activities and provide recommendations for team assignments.
• Contribute to development of target trajectories, flight scenarios, and debris scenes.
• Deploy for test missions and develop data products with quick-look timelines.
• Participate in readiness reviews and design reviews with analysis and recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports and briefings on various technical aspects of Flight Test Targets.

Skills

Trajectory/kinematic simulation

EO/IR sensor exploitation

RF sensor exploitation

Geodesy

Strong communication

Independent / team work

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or Physics

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics

Tools

MS Office Suite

MATLAB

TAOS software

STK software

Job description

MTSI is seeking a Senior Modeling Target Performance Analyst to support the MDA Targets and Countermeasures program, focusing on debris model development, trajectory analysis, and on-site mission support.

The role involves developing analysis tools, generating target signatures, and delivering data packages for flight tests, with participation in reviews and technical reporting. A clearance or ability to obtain one is required.