Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Engineer 3

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking a Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Engineer 3 to provide MS&A support to United States Space Force, Space Training and Readiness Command (USSF/STARCOM).

Responsibilities

• Provide requirements recommendations for future updates to analytical models, methods, and M&S tools, with specific focus on radar and satellite system modeling
• Augment tool requirement development through mission research and analysis and produce COAs for developing new analytical models and tools
• Capture requirements for existing MS&A tools like AFRL's AFSIM, or SDMC's EADSIM to add space effects and radar/satellite capabilities
• Support development and implementation of distributed M&S frameworks addressing time synchronization, truth scene generation, and multi-system integration challenges
• Develop a plan to refine prototype modeling applications including relevant understanding of graphical user interfaces to refine data requirements, employment procedures, and usability for end-user
• Create analytical models and simulations for radar and satellite systems
• Analyze space system operational, technical, programmatic, and acquisition inputs and formulate recommendations for senior leader consideration
• Brief and interact with senior-level officers (i.e., GO/FLAG) and senior civilians
• Support requirements development and documentation for distributed M&S architectures

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, modeling and simulation, operations research, engineering, mathematics, physics, or related STEM field (master's degree highly preferred)
• 5+ years system design experience, including hardware/software integration
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this position

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in at least one of the following: Modeling and simulation development and implementation, Radar systems analysis and simulation, Satellite systems modeling and operations
• Experience in M&S requirements development and technical documentation
• Understanding of distributed M&S architectures including: Time management and synchronization protocols, Truth scene generation and management, Complex system-of-systems interactions and integration
• Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to integrate and analyze data
• Expertise using the Microsoft Office Suite of tools (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially when communicating technical information to audiences with varying backgrounds

Desired Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs
• Previous M&S and staff experience on a CCMD, MAJCOM, HHQ, Joint Staff, OSD etc. staff
• Understanding of military operations, or prior military experience in a position that required modeling and analysis on a Joint Staff or Service staff
• Experience with High Level Architecture (HLA) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS)
• Knowledge of DoW modeling and simulation standards and methodologies
• Familiarity with radar phenomenology, signal processing, and tracking algorithms
• Knowledge of satellite orbital mechanics, communications, and sensor systems
• Experience with real-time simulation environments

Benefits

• ESOP participation
• 401(k) match
• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• paid time off
• holidays