Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer  Job Listing at SPA in Albuquerque, NM (Job ID 20550)

Description

Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. The Strategic Technology Analysis Group (STAG), part of SPA's Space and Intelligence Division, offers sophisticated capabilities (people, process & tools) to resolve unique problems in space, cyber, and special operations in support to military services, Secretary of Defense offices (OSD) and theater warfighters. Our portfolio includes the Assistant Secretary of Air Force for Space Acquisition & Integration (SAF/SQ), Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC), Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO), US Space Command (USSPACECOM) and US Space Force (USSF). Come be a part of a high-speed low-drag organization providing unique and tailored solutions for our National Defense! SPA has a need for an Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer to support the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Directed Energy Directorate and its DoD partners with physics-based modeling and simulation of satellites and ground-based electro-optical systems. AFRL's Directed Energy Directorate is the Department of the Air Force's Center of Expertise for directed energy and optical technologies. Located at Kirtland Air Force Base, NM, the Directorate develops and transitions technologies in four core technical competencies: laser systems, high power electromagnetics, modeling and simulation, and directed energy and electro-optics for space superiority. AFRL partners include Starfire Optical Range (SOR), Satellite Assessment Center (SatAC) and Maui High Performance Computing Center (MHPCC). Responsibilities The successful candidate for this position will apply understanding of applied physics, satellite systems, electro-optical observation platforms, and engineering principles to properly support multiple portfolios of technical contribution. Key duties associated with this role include but are not limited to the following: Support general SatAC analytics requirements. Provide modeling and simulation support with software tools developed by SatAC and/or its partners. Provide technical oversight for critical internal and external missions with performing contractors. Provide recommendations for technical solutions related to analysis, operations, and data manipulation with AFRL resources. Analyze and recommend current and future mission needs to government and military management at various levels. Research and evaluate high performance computing tools, programs, and algorithms for future scientific technical data curation. Write and provide technical reports and white papers describing state-of-the-art technology and methodology research, evaluation, and recommendations. Qualifications Required: U.S. Citizenship with a TS clearance; SCI eligibility Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field (i.e., physics, mathematics, optics, engineering) Familiarity with physics-based modeling and simulation Familiarity with optics based engineering and/ or analysis Experience with scripting in Matlab and/or Python Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and use of MS Teams, Git Excellent writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills Reports to designated work location in Albuquerque, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer

Qualifications

Required: U.S. Citizenship with a TS clearance; SCI eligibility Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field (i.e., physics, mathematics, optics, engineering) Familiarity with physics-based modeling and simulation Familiarity with optics based engineering and/ or analysis Experience with scripting in Matlab and/or Python Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and use of MS Teams, Git Excellent writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills Reports to designated work location in Albuquerque, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer

Responsibilities

The successful candidate for this position will apply understanding of applied physics, satellite systems, electro-optical observation platforms, and engineering principles to properly support multiple portfolios of technical contribution. Key duties associated with this role include but are not limited to the following: Support general SatAC analytics requirements. Provide modeling and simulation support with software tools developed by SatAC and/or its partners. Provide technical oversight for critical internal and external missions with performing contractors. Provide recommendations for technical solutions related to analysis, operations, and data manipulation with AFRL resources. Analyze and recommend current and future mission needs to government and military management at various levels. Research and evaluate high performance computing tools, programs, and algorithms for future scientific technical data curation. Write and provide technical reports and white papers describing state-of-the-art technology and methodology research, evaluation, and recommendations.