Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior)

About the role

The Boeing Laser and Electro-Optical Systems (LEOS) organization is dynamic and growing with a leadership team focused on attracting and developing top talent in support of critical missions for national defense involving Directed Energy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates systems under various scenarios and architectures to determine and/or optimize overall system mission performance
• Develops and maintains analysis tools of varied fidelity including modeling and simulation tools to predict performance against evolving threats of current and future defense systems
• Develops, refines and documents key algorithm capabilities to support various DoD customers
• Conducts analysis of multiple targets discrimination for survivability, vulnerability, and susceptibility into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success
• Develops and maintains accurate and reliable models to support directed energy and space-based applications utilizing industry standard software and tools
• Collaborates with engineers and subject matter experts to gather data, validate models, and ensure accuracy of simulations
• Conducts simulations to analyze system performance, identify potential issues, and propose improvements
• Generates reports and present findings to stakeholders, providing clear and concise explanations of complex technical concepts
• Stays updated with the latest advancements in modeling and simulation techniques for electro-optical systems and recommend process improvements accordingly
• Aids in the development of new methodologies and tools to enhance modeling and simulation capabilities within the organization
• Performs trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component and system performance and to optimize design around established requirements
• Aids in the development of requirements for various communication, sensor, electronic warfare, and other electromagnetic systems and electromagnetic components
• Aids in architecture definition to integrate systems and components into higher level systems and platforms
• Defines and conducts tests to validate performance of designs to requirements
• Supports product development throughout lifecycle through root-cause analysis of anomalies and other engineering support as requested
• Supports project management by providing statement of work (SOW), budget, schedule, and other required inputs, and by reporting project status
• Supports proposal writing to assist business development efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• Experience in modeling & simulation systems engineering
• Experience with modeling and simulation software development

Qualifications

• Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level 4: 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Master's degree or higher
• Experience in modeling and simulation for electro-optical systems
• Experience in using industry-standard software and tools for modeling and simulation, such as MATLAB, Python, or Java

Skills

• Ability to evaluate systems under various scenarios and architectures to determine and/or optimize overall system mission performance
• Experience with modeling and simulation software development
• Experience with industry-standard software and tools for modeling and simulation, such as MATLAB, Python, or Java
• Ability to conduct analysis of multiple targets discrimination for survivability, vulnerability, and susceptibility into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success
• Ability to develop and maintain accurate and reliable models to support directed energy and space-based applications utilizing industry standard software and tools
• Ability to collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts to gather data, validate models, and ensure accuracy of simulations
• Ability to conduct simulations to analyze system performance, identify potential issues, and propose improvements
• Ability to generate reports and present findings to stakeholders, providing clear and concise explanations of complex technical concepts
• Ability to stay updated with the latest advancements in modeling and simulation techniques for electro-optical systems and recommend process improvements accordingly
• Ability to aid in the development of new methodologies and tools to enhance modeling and simulation capabilities within the organization
• Ability to perform trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component and system performance and to optimize design around established requirements
• Ability to aid in the development of requirements for various communication, sensor, electronic warfare, and other electromagnetic systems and electromagnetic components
• Ability to aid in architecture definition to integrate systems and components into higher level systems and platforms
• Ability to define and conduct tests to validate performance of designs to requirements
• Ability to support product development throughout lifecycle through root-cause analysis of anomalies and other engineering support as requested
• Ability to support project management by providing statement of work (SOW), budget, schedule, and other required inputs, and by reporting project status
• Ability to support proposal writing to assist business development efforts

Benefits

• Drug Free Workplace
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
• Shift: 1st shift
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay

• Summary pay range for mid-level (level 3): $112,200 - $151,800
• Summary pay range for senior (level 4): $136,850 - $185,150

Schedule

• Shift: 1st shift

Relocation

• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

• This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).
• (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.