Davidson has distinguished itself in the aerospace and missile defense industry with an outstanding reputation for excellence. Specifically, we're recognized for hiring noted experts, experienced engineers and scientists dedicated to designing and delivering advanced, intelligent technology solutions in defense of our Nation.
Davidson Technologies is seeking a Mission Support Threat Engineer in Colorado Springs as a missile threats specialist, threats model developer, and a verifier and validator of threat representations across the kinematic, RF, and IR signatures domains. This Systems Engineering specialized position requires a detail-oriented mid-level engineer responsible for capturing and documenting requirements as they pertain to the development of Missiles' kinematic, RF, and IR signatures models. Must have a good understanding of modeling and simulation methods and processes. Must be familiar with Radar Cross Section (RCS), and Infrared Signatures concepts - to include physics behind hard body heating and reflection. To proficiently support our mission, the Mission Support Threat Engineer will be involved in direct discussions and collaborations with our customers, threat stakeholders, intelligence analysts, and fellow engineers to best capture the requirements for developing and delivering accurate and relevant threat models. The selected individual must be able to work with little to no direct supervision, work as an integral member of a product delivery team and meet time critical delivery schedules.
Job responsibilities:
Gain experience with threat model phenomenology with focus on components of missile systems trajectories and signatures.
Research into RCS and IR signature model development requirements
Understand stakeholders' requirements and ensure quality production of deliverables.
Actively work with the team to ensure automation and tools improvement are rightfully coordinated - aiming to attain utmost efficiency and meet Lead's objectives.
Able to work on defined schedule to timely support MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation.
Work in close coordination with Missile Modeling Engineers to ensure that model requirements are met, and V&V confirm models' accuracy and reliability.
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with 2 years of relevant experience, or 0 years' experience with a Masters' Degree
Experience in Modeling and Simulation
Experience with the Systems Engineering process
Experience with requirements traceability
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Experience with flight characteristics, motion, and performance of missile systems
Experience in the domain of RCS and IR signature modeling practices
Experience with hard body heating of objects and their corresponding signatures representation
Experience in engineering validation and verification
Must be self-motivated, able to work in a dynamic team environment
Desired Competencies:
Strong math, physics, or engineering background
Strong background with missile system models, atmospheric dynamics, and performance
Mastery of engineering modeling principles behind body motion, trajectory analysis, counter measures, debris, and signature modeling
Experience with Optical Signatures Code (OSC)
Strong knowledge of the flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and performance of missiles
Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering theory and tools
System Engineering/Model Based System Engineering certification
Experience in Agile software development methodologies including Scrum and Kanban
Technical Planning, project management and project scheduling experience
Clearance:
Active or Interim DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret