Kinematics Jr System Engineer

Responsibilities

• Developing ballistic and advanced/hypersonic kinematic threat models for use in a variety of modeling and simulation tools/frameworks/media
• Applying standard engineering and mathematical algorithms to ensure the accurate portrayal of expected missile or space launch vehicle behavioral characteristics during all phases of powered and un-powered flight
• Having a good understanding of modeling and simulation methods and processes
• Researching, interpreting, and verifying parameters required to build, replicate, and propagate missile or space launch vehicle trajectories including, but not limited to, staging debris, countermeasures, and payload traits
• Authoring highly technical Verification and Validation (V&V) documents

Requirements

• Research experience with Bachelor's degree; 0+ years with Master's degree
• Programming background, to include languages such as MATLAB, Python, and LaTex
• Strong knowledge of the flight characteristics, motion, and performance of ballistic missiles
• Self-motivated and able to work in a dynamic team environment
• Able to collaborate with systems engineers, software engineers, users, and MDA ground test stakeholders to ensure product requirements are met
• Familiar with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools and models
• Experience with V&V of vehicle kinematics simulation results

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree of higher in a STEM related discipline
• Experience Requirements: 2+ years related experience with Bachelor's degree; 0+ years with Master's degree

Skills

• Strong math, physics, or engineering background
• Modeling, Simulation, and automation experience
• Previous experience with modeling flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and missile performance parameters of ballistic missiles
• Strong background in missile system engineering performance is highly desirable
• Mastery of engineering modeling principles behind body motion, trajectory generation, counter measures, and debris is a plus

Pay and Benefits

Research and development positions at deciBel Research offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package inclusive of an excellent medical and dental insurance program, 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, tuition and training reimbursement, incentive compensation program (annual bonus), and flexible/telecommuting working schedules.

Full-time and part-time deciBel employees will enjoy benefits offered by deciBel Research as soon as they meet eligibility requirements for each particular benefit.