AeroVironment

JNWC Modeling and Simulation Analyst

AeroVironment$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in modeling and simulation (M&S)
  • Current Secret clearance with pathway to SCI
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as modeling and simulation or computer science
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written
  • Detail-oriented approach to tasks

Responsibilities

  • Conduct technical analyses and assessments for simulation projects
  • Develop recommendations based on simulation results
  • Maintain system integration labs and analysis tools
  • Support modeling and simulation activities for government exercises
  • Provide training on simulation models and exercises
  • Manipulate RF modeling software to visualize GPS denial effects
  • Participate in live, constructive, or virtual training environments

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401K with company matching
  • 9/80 work schedule
  • Paid holiday shutdown
Full Job Description

Worker Type

Regular


Job Description

In support of the Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC) contract, you will be a part of our team’s efforts to empower the Department of Defense’s navigation warfare (NAVWAR) mission ensuring positioning, navigation and timing superiority. Our mission is to provide combatant commanders and joint force commanders with subject matter expertise on planning and conducting NAVWAR by providing knowledge of friendly and enemy NAVWAR Order of Battle and PNT-related successes and threats.  

  • You will work with simulations that shall include technical analyses and assessments to develop recommendations, and maintain system integration labs, facilities, and analysis tools. 

  • You will conduct M&S activities in support of the analyses, exercises, wargames, and experiments conducted by the Government. 

  • You will provide instruction, supervision and guidance on the proper operation and use of simulation models and exercises. 

  • You may support live, constructive, or virtual training. 

  • Your simulation shall include technical analyses and assessments to develop recommendations, and maintain system integration labs, facilities, and analysis tools. 

  • You will utilize RF modeling and simulation software to manipulate antenna and power models that visualize GPS denial in potentially affected areas. 

  • You will exhibit proficiency with some or all the following: GIANT, GIANT RPM, Builder, Systems Toolkit (STK), or other modeling and simulation programs. 

Required: 

  • minimum of 5 years of related experience

  • Current Secret clearance with a pathway to SCI.

  • Bachelor’s degree in modeling and simulation, computer science, math, or a related field. 

  • Relevant M&S experience. 

  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written. 

  • Strong attention to detail. 

Desired:

  • Apprentice Certified Modeling & Simulation Professional (CMSP) or equivalent. 

  • Ability to work independently with limited government oversight and function effectively as part of a team in a joint working environment. 

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR.  A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

About AeroVironment

Size
1,214 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$29.8 million
Founded
1971
5 Year Trend
+13.8%
Revenue
$394.1 million
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