Staff Systems Engineer - Modeling Simulation & Analysis - 20144

Description

The team sits within the defense systems business and is hiring a Staff Systems Engineer for modeling, simulation and analysis at level 5, based in Huntsville, Alabama.

The work focuses on predicting and verifying the accuracy of cruise missiles using physics-based models and test data from the ground and in flight.

Responsibilities

• Help build and connect physics-based predictive models and simulation frameworks that forecast cruise-missile accuracy.
• Mature, validate and verify accuracy error models against ground and flight test data.
• Estimate and analyze missile accuracy after flights, then write technical reports and brief executives.
• Define and trace requirements for modeling, simulation and analysis tools, and run the change request and Engineering Review Board processes.
• Apply agile methods in Jira and Confluence to track tasks and deliverables.
• Contribute to mission-effectiveness trade studies and propose alternative architectures.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited university, plus 12 years of experience with a bachelor's, 10 years with a master's, or 8 years with a PhD.
• Five years of demonstrated experience in physics-based mathematical modeling and simulation.
• Five years of experience with scripting languages such as Python, C++/C, SQL, MATLAB and R.
• The ideal candidate works well in a team and independently, leads when needed, solves problems, communicates clearly, and is organized, proactive and detail-oriented.
• You must be a US citizen holding an active DoD Secret clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as the company determines based on its business needs.
• Preferred: an active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Preferred: strong rapport and skill working with external partners and customers.
• Preferred: a self-starter who spots process gaps and puts effective fixes in place.
• Preferred: experience developing and tracing complex requirements, managing change requests and taking part in Engineering Review Board processes.
• Preferred: hands-on work with Earned Value Management, Integrated Master Schedule reporting and agile methods in Jira and Confluence.

Conditions

Full-time role based in Huntsville, Alabama, with travel about 10% of the time.

Standard schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off.

A Secret clearance is required to start.

Base salary range is $169,000.00 - $253,600.00, a general guideline that depends on factors such as scope, your experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Relocation assistance may be available, and a competitive relocation package may be offered for this role.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401k, life and disability insurance, and a savings plan.
• Educational assistance.
• Employee assistance programs, work/life solutions, and health and wellness resources.
• Paid time off, company paid holidays and employee discounts.
• Depending on the position, overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus, with annual bonuses rewarding individual work and company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.