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Infrared Hardbody Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer, Level 2

Crossflow Technologies
17 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
$130,000 - $145,000 USD yearly
Thermography (Thermal Imaging)

Job Title: Infrared Hardbody Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer, Level 2

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, in Colorado Springs, CO

Crossflow Technologies, Inc. has an exciting career opportunity for a Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer – Level 2 (Infrared Hard Body (IRHB) Signatures Production Engineer) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on-site at Schriever Space Force Base, in Colorado Springs, CO.

Position Overview:

The Specialized Warfighter Development Contract's (SWDC) Threat Products Services (TPS) / Threat Modeling Center (TMC) is looking for you to join our Infrared Radiation Hard Body (IRHB) Signatures Production team as a Systems Engineer.

This exciting career opportunity at the TMC is responsible for the development and delivery of high-fidelity threat modeling products in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and MDA's Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). TMC is responsible for the development of models and simulations (M&S) used to stimulate element models of MDA's BMDS, including kinematic missile modeling, IR and RF signatures modeling, data production/analysis activities, and maintenance/sustainment activities for the entire TMC software baseline. TMC is a cornerstone element to the Specialized Warfighter Development Contract (SWDC), as part of the MDA Engineering Directorate (DE) Task Order.

The IRHB specialized position will be 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.

To successfully support the mission, the IRHB Engineer will be involved in direct discussions and collaborations with threat stakeholders, intelligence analysts, and fellow engineers to achieve highest fidelity representation and simulation of missile systems' objects. The selected individual will work with little to no direct supervision; and work as an integral member of an Integrated Threat Package (ITP) production and delivery team and meet critical delivery schedules.

This role requires employees to be onsite daily with no option for remote/hybrid work.

Essential Functions:

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

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline preferred with 2 years of relevant experience, or 0-2 years' experience with a Maters' Degree.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs.
  • Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start.
  • 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.
  • Applicants 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.

Preferred Requirements:

  • 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
  • Strong background in missile system engineering performance
  • 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 and Kanban

Benefit-Eligible Employee Perks:

EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH, DENTAL, AND VISION COVERAGE
Crossflow is pleased to offer employees with exceptional single and family options for health, dental, and vision coverage. Payments are taken from the first two paychecks of each month. At a glance,
Health coverage choices (including an HSA) ranging from $0.00 to $146.40;
Dental coverage ranges from $4.00 to $15.00; and
Vision coverage ranges from $4.33 to $11.41.

CROSSFLOW KUDOS SPOT BONUS PROGRAM
We created a unique performance bonus program called Crossflow Kudos. Throughout the year, employees are nominated by other employees, company leads, and even individuals outside of Crossflow to receive additional compensation and personal recognition for their positive work. There are six broad categories in which employees can earn Kudos awards.

401(k) RETIREMENT PLAN & COMPANY MATCHING
Crossflow uses Principal as our 401(k) plan sponsor. Employees can choose payroll deduction and fund investing options. Payroll deductions will begin the month following your enrollment. Crossflow matches 100% of the first 3% of compensation, plus 50% of the next 2% of compensation.

HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Crossflow offers education assistance to benefit-eligible employees for degree programs at their director's discretion. Crossflow feels that a well-rounded education, even outside of an employee's current role, can enhance an employee's skillset and increase the company's value.

GENEROUS PTO ACCRUAL & FLEXIBLE LEAVE POLICY
Crossflow currently grants 11 federally observed paid holidays. In addition to these holidays, Crossflow offers a minimum of 2 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to all full-time employees. Employees may utilize PTO for any reason (sickness, vacation, personal day, etc.) and can carry over a maximum of 80 hours from year to year. Many employees are authorized to work additional hours within a normal, forty-hour pay period. This approval is included in the employee's offer letter for employment. These extra hours may be banked for compensatory (comp) time off.

PAID PARENTAL & BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
To help our employees be present with family during major life events, Crossflow provides additional PTO. We offer varying types of paid Parental Leave to aid birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents transition into parenthood. Crossflow also recognizes the importance of supporting employees who endure a death in their family by providing up to 5 days of paid Bereavement Leave a year.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING
We support employees who seek out personal or professional growth opportunities through a myriad of enabling programs to further equip themselves. Professional Development includes, but is not limited to, training courses, certificate programs, memberships to industry groups, and materials.

EMPLOYEE DRIVEN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
We create as many opportunities as possible for employees to meet and build community. We offer monthly team bonding activities, allowing team members to assemble on a different level than at work. In addition to these gatherings, in 2021 we established Crossflow Cares, an employee-owned and operated charitable organization focused on awarding grants and providing volunteers to local non-profits. Furthermore, Crossflow Technologies is committed to serving the public by investing a large portion of our net income in the greater Huntsville/Madison County area.

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM & MORALE LUNCHES
The most successful people in the world always have a terrific team behind them, and Crossflow chooses to be the team behind the people, cheering our employees on to meaningful successes. Our Mentorship Program involves strategically pairing a protégé with a mentor who understands an employee's career aspirations and provides coaching towards that goal. A less structured version of this is our Morale Lunch program. We committed a portion of our budget to support our leads to meet with their team members over lunch and facilitate quality catch up sessions. The morale lunches have become a great tool for maintaining open communication and gaining insightful feedback.