Modern Technology Solutions

Principal Radar Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions • $130K — $155K *
Huntsville, AL 35810In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in a STEM field.
  • 12+ years of experience in M&S development or V&V for Missle Defense or large DoD projects.
  • Active SECRET clearance or higher.
  • Subject Matter Expert in missile defense systems and radar operations.
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Establish M&S planning and development vision for senior leadership.
  • Ensure M&S development aligns with government test schedules.
  • Develop and oversee M&S requirements.
  • Support M&S acquisition efforts for the government.
  • Collaborate with contractors on M&S development and modifications.
  • Coordinate with M&S user community to distribute and implement products.
  • Lead independent validation and analysis of M&S efforts.

Benefits

  • Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
  • Full-time onsite work location at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama.
Full Job Description
MTSI is looking for a Principal Radar Modeling & Simulation Engineer with deep, authoritative knowledge and extensive experience in Radar Software and/or Models and Simulations (M&S) to lead a dynamic Radar M&S team in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

Job Responsibilities
  • Establish a vision for M&S planning, acquisition, development, test, and Verification and Validation (V&V) and provide recommendations to senior leadership on M&S strategy.
  • Maintain awareness of government test and analysis schedules and ensure M&S development and availability to meet customer needs.
  • Oversee development of M&S requirements.
  • Support the government's preparation of the scope of work and the M&S acquisition effort.
  • Collaborate with prime development contractors to execute M&S development, upgrades, and modifications.
  • Coordinate with the M&S user community to distribute, set up, and employ the developed M&S products.
  • Oversee and provide direction to independent M&S validation and analysis teams.
  • Report to senior leadership on status, schedule, risks, milestones, and accomplishments.
  • Provide direction and guidance to a team of M&S professionals supporting execution of these key functions.


Required Qualifications
  • Master's or PhD in a STEM field.
  • 12+ years of relevant experience working on M&S development and/or V&V of missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project.
  • Active SECRET or higher level clearance.
  • Ability to work independently, as a team member, or leading teams/tasks, applying engineering rigor to solve engineering/scientific problems.
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) level understanding of missile defense systems operation with extensive knowledge of radar systems.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize resources to achieve multiple competing goals.
  • Excellent communications skills and ability to present technical information to senior technical leadership.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple simultaneous ongoing projects (multi-tasking).
  • Extensive use of the Microsoft suite of tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time. Trip durations may range from overnight to multiple days.
  • Willingness to work full-time onsite on the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.


Desired Qualifications
  • Experience leading a team of engineering professionals highly desired.
  • Experience with modeling and simulation of state of the art, solid state radars


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About Modern Technology Solutions

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a leading-edge engineering and technology company that provides critical solutions for complex military and commercial programs. MTSI has been providing engineering and technical services to the defense industry since 1993. The company has a strong focus on innovation and is committed to delivering the best solutions to its clients. MTSI has a highly skilled workforce of engineers, scientists, and technical experts who are dedicated to providing the highest quality services to its clients. The company has a proven track record of success and has received numerous awards and recognition for its work.
Learn more about Modern Technology Solutions
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1993
* Ladders Estimates

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