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PeopleTec

Junior Missile Defense System Assessment Engineer

PeopleTec, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824

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Junior Missile Defense System Assessment Engineer

– Huntsville, AL PeopleTec is currently seeking a

Junior Missile Defense System Assessment Engineer

to support our Huntsville, AL location. This role supports verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) activities associated with Missile Defense System (MDS) modeling and simulation (M&S) of threats, cruise missiles, radars, IR sensors, interceptors, communications using data analysis tools and/or code. Responsibilities

Perform VV&A analysis on physics-based Core Truth Models representing signatures, environment states and effects, and lethality; generate reports on findings. Develop data analysis code to assess hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) and/or digital models against their requirements and determine suitability for intended uses in MDS simulations. Research technical papers and identify data pertinent to model VV&A to develop expertise on physical theory and mathematical equations that constitute the models. Establish VV&A evidence by comparing modeled data to referent data for various MDS sensors, threats, or interceptors. Serve as primary point of contact and product integrator for a team effort to include preparation and presenting of evidence plans, products, and reports. Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience : Experience coding in at least one programming language (Python preferred) and ability to analyze existing code. Basic knowledge of verification and validation (V&V) processes. Ability to collaborate with counterparts from other stakeholder agencies, such as software developers and accreditation agents, to establish adequate V&V evidence and correct modeling issues. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while reporting results as part of a team. The candidate should be able to work in an open, collaborative environment and have good written/spoken communication skills. Must be a

U.S. Citizen . An active DoD

Secret

clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have a minimum of an active

Secret

clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment. Education Requirements : BS in a STEM field such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science discipline and 3+ years of experience. Desired Skills : Understanding of radar principles/models. Knowledge of hypersonic and/or cruise missile behavior/performance. Working knowledge of Linux operating systems. Overview (Company)

PeopleTec is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce. Culture: The name "PeopleTec" reminds us to place our employees and customers first. Our ongoing education, training programs, and benefits reflect our commitment to people. Come Experience It. #cjpost #dpost EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. For accommodation requests, contact applicationhelp@peopletec.com and/or (256) 319-3800. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec participates in E-Verify.

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