Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Engineer and Data Analyst

Own Your Future. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Engineer and Data Analyt who can support Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) component and system research and development.

How you will contribute to our National Security and Defense mission:
As a Modeling and Simulation Engineer and Data Analyst with MTSI, you will be responsible for providing Modeling and Simulation (M&S) support of Electro Optical and Infrared technologies to the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). You will sit in the AFRL customer facility and be an integral part of a combined government/contractor team developing and demonstrating cutting-edge avionics capabilities for the U.S. Air Force.

You’ll be a great fit for this role if:
• You have a passion for aerospace, defense, and advanced technologies
• Ideal candidates enjoy problem solving and possess the ability to quickly understand and adapt existing software, or develop new software, to solve customer challenges
• Paying attention to detail and providing excellent customer service in a professional environment is a skill where you excel
• You are passionate about continuous learning and growth, and you seek opportunities to challenge yourself
• You are driven to make a meaningful impact through your work

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work:  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.  
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first.  We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers.  It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.  
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: 
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success:  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Modeling and Simulation (M&S) and data analysis for Electro Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) cutting-edge technologies
• Use data analysis and/or software tools to generate scientific results to support R&D programmatic decisions
• Provide analytical/modeling subject matter expertise advisement to senior engineers, program managers, and senior leaders to help drive sound technological decisions
• Analyze end user requirements and provide recommendations based on scientific results and developmental risks
• Evaluate proposed projects for feasibility and applicability to relevant miliary mission areas
• Participate in strategic planning and development of systems architectures as well as recommend requirements for new projects
• Identify and recommend alternative or new Research and Development (R&D) strategies
• Generate documents, briefings, roadmaps, and planning materials to support the customer mission
• Work closely with program managers, lead project engineers, and program teams

Qualifications:

Qualifications Required:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

• 8-10 years' experience with M&S and data analysis, MATLAB, and Python, image and signal processing
• 8-10 years’ technology development experience with EO, lasers, and/or IR systems
• Experience with EO sensors, IR Search and Track (IRST) systems, Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR), laser optics, image processing, signal processing, and statistics
• Strong EO/IR data analysis and performance modeling computing skills
• MATLAB and/or Python expertise is required
• Proficient knowledge of software development and/or software maintenance
• Experience processing image/signal data and a working knowledge on data-basing, data storage, and data archiving
• Sufficient EO/IR experience to produce trusted results and communicate recommendations to the customer

• Ability to develop and present analysis results briefings to senior leadership
• Experience in generating requirements analysis and definitions at the mission and systems engineering levels
• Must work well within a team environment to identify and apply best practices
• Strong skills in documenting inputs, outputs, and requirements
• Experience working with U.S. Air Force customers
• Experience developing high-level project/work plans
• Familiarity with EO modeling tools such as MODTRAN, LEEDR, and DIRSIG
• Clear and effective oral and written communications skills

Education:
• Education: Bachelor's degree in, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical field. A Master's degree in a similar field is highly desired.

Clearance Requirements:
• Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

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