M&S Radar VV&A Analyst

Roles And Responsibilities

• Support MDA/SEQV Systems Verification, acting as the MDA M&S agent.
• Develop and conduct sensitivity studies to assess radar performance characteristics within the scope of MDA M&S.
• Develop data analysis code to assess Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL)/Digital Models against their requirements and determine their suitability for stated intended uses in MDS simulations.
• Research technical papers on models and identify data pertinent to model VV&A.
• Collaborate with counterparts from other stakeholder agencies, such as software developers and accreditation agents, to establish adequate V&V evidence and correct modeling issues.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• BS and/or MS in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science discipline and 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Possession of a Secret level security clearance (or higher).
• Expert working knowledge of radar fundamentals; experience with environmental perturbations that affect radars, such as refraction, atmospheric absorption, scintillation, and sky noise is desirable.
• Familiarity with MDA radar LRIDs (logical record indicators).
• Understanding of radar discrimination methodology, especially with respect to wideband features.
• Experience with radar debris mitigation logic.
• Experience with missile defense system phased array radar modeling and simulation or tactical hardware experience, with a combination of both preferred.
• MatLab and/or Python experience a plus.

Additional Notes

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while reporting results as part of a team.
• The candidate should be able to work in an open, collaborative environment and have good written / spoken communication skills.
• No travel is anticipated with this position.
• This is NOT a telework position.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $110,000/year to $140,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors.