M&S Systems Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Modeling and Simulation Engineer to perform hypersonic vehicle and missile defense system modeling. In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency Targets and Countermeasures Directorate (MDA/TC) Reactive Target Simulation (RTS) team. The RTS team develops and evaluates models and simulations of the latest hypersonic vehicle concepts for MDA and other OSD stakeholders. You will work with a growing, highly talented team to assess vehicle designs and produce data products which will inform analyses and leadership decisions at the working and executive levels. You'll also have the opportunity to broaden your skills in a multitude of engineering disciplines including trajectory optimization, vehicle signatures, thermal constraints, computational fluid dynamics, Guidance Navigation and Control, and more.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform modeling and simulation in MATLAB, AFSIM, or other industry standard tools for new and emerging hypersonic target designs
• Design and execute optimization, parametric, and Monte Carlo studies of hypersonic vehicle flight performance
• Perform independent evaluation of performance and mission utility of promising hypersonic concepts
• Produce comparisons of IR and RF signature predictions to Intelligence agency assessments
• Provide evaluations of impacts of predicted signatures to sensor systems
• Evaluate and modify CAD models for use in aerodynamic and signature prediction tools

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelors Degree in STEM and 5+ years of experience
• Active Secret Security clearance
• Expertise in MATLAB and other industry standard modeling and simulation tools
• Foundation in missile flight dynamics and/or flight controls

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
  Modeling and simulation of sensor and weapon systems
• Proficiency in STK, AFSIM, LINUX, Python
  Proficiency in trajectory modeling tools, such as Quickshot or TAOS
• Enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently
• Additional proficiencies in one or more of the following domain areas: thermal, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), GNC and aerodynamic modeling and simulation
• Active Top Secret SCI Security clearance

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range:

$92,200.00 - $161,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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