Infrared Hard Body Systems Engineer

About the role

Qualis LLC is seeking an Infrared Hard Body Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs. This position requires a detail-oriented engineer responsible for capturing and documenting requirements as they pertain to the infrared signature representation of a missile as well as developing infrared hard body missile threat models for use in a variety of modeling and simulation tools/frameworks/media.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience with threat model phenomenology with focus on IR signatures
• Gain experience with IR signature predictions and simulation models
• Work with the team to ensure completion of data production needs in support of MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation
• Work in close coordination with TSE’s Software Engineers for support to ensure the timely provision of tools needed in ITP production
• Work in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in the development of IRHB models for new systems and updates to existing missile systems
• Gain experience in understanding stakeholders’ requirements and work with the team to ensure vigilant Verification and Validation (V&V) process of deliverables
• Work with the team to ensure automation and tools improvement are rightfully coordinated – aiming to attain utmost efficiency and meet Leadership objectives
• Work on defined schedule to timely support MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation events

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline preferred with 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 0–2 years of related work experience
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs
• Current, active, in-scope U.S. Government Department of Defense (DoD)–issued Secret security clearance at the time of application
• Experience with technical analysis of modeling and simulation of data sets
• Familiarity with the flight characteristics, motion, and performance of missile systems
• Familiarity with hard body heating of objects and their corresponding signature representation
• Experience with Verification and Validation of modeling and simulation of signatures data
• Experience with scripting/automation languages, such as Python, Bash, or MATLAB
• Must have a good understanding of modeling and simulation methods and processes
• Must be familiar with infrared signature concepts and physics behind hard body heating and how they affect infrared intensities
• Must be result-focused, work well within a dynamic team environment, be self-motivated, and be able to produce reliable products and documentation within established deadlines

Qualifications

• Strong math, physics, and/or engineering background is preferred
• Previous experience with analyzing flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and missile performance parameters of ballistic missiles is highly desirable
• Mastery of engineering modeling principles behind body motion, trajectory analysis, counter measures, debris, and signature modeling is a plus
• Background in IR Signatures modeling
• Familiarity with Optical Signatures Code (OSC)
• Experience in Agile software development methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Benefits

Qualis LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment. Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify