Overview Junior Threat and Weapons System Engineer Location: Columbia, Maryland Job Status: Full Time Clearance: Secret Salary: $80,000-$90,000 Systems Engineering Group (SEG), an Astrion company, is seeking enthusiastic candidates wanting to support the defense of our nation. SEG provides an intellectually stimulating environment with excellent opportunities for technical and leadership growth. SEG is currently seeking a Junior Threat and Weapons System Engineer with an interest in EA/EP (Electronic Attack/ Electronic Protection) to support our MDA and Navy customers. Required Qualifications Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain US DoD SECRET Security Clearance Bachelor of Science Degree: Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, Applied Math, or related field 0-3 years of work experience Strong analytical skills Ability to read and write MATLAB, Python, or similar code to process and analyze data Familiarity with a Linux environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Communication, documentation and briefing via Microsoft office products (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) Self-starter - Demonstrate independent ownership of tasking. Position affords opportunity to define path and lead tasks based on technical understanding of engineering community and appreciation of customer needs Desired Qualifications Active US DoD SECRET or TOP SECRET Security Clearance Master's degree or higher Evidence of past digital analysis experience including both defining and executing the analysis MATLAB skills for generating visual display of quantitative information, and prototyping M&S codes Python skills supporting modeling and simulation development, data analysis and creating test drivers Modeling and analysis experience and capability in one or more of the following areas: RF Sensors / EO-IR Imaging / Remote Sensing Systems - Signal Processing, Detection and Track Filtering Multi-Sensor Data Fusion, Target Classification and Discrimination (Machine Learning / AI applications) Missile Systems (Aerodynamic, Ballistic, Space) Defense Weapon System Performance (e.g. Navy Surface systems, Ballistic Missile Defense systems) Ground Test and Field Test Events (missile flight and sensor track pre-event prediction and post-mission assessment) Familiarity with version-control (Git), issue tracking (JIRA), collaboration software (Confluence), and cross-language software integration tools (SWIG) Familiarity with high-performance computing environments Knowledge of aerospace /defense systems technology domains Mathematical background in areas such as statistics, linear algebra, complex analysis, differential equations, Monte Carlo methods, numerical methods, and machine learning (ML) or artificial Intelligence (AI) Demonstrated experience working with Navy, Air Force, and DoD contractors in a software development environment Experience with performing analysis for identifying digital information systems vulnerabilities, and computer and network attack methods and approaches Experience with developing tools, solutions, and processes to prevent or defend against digital information system attacks Responsibilities Characterize sensor and missile performance against threat ballistic and cruise missiles through modeling, simulation and analysis using digital simulations. Characterize sensitivities to threat variability. Develop, integrate and use analytical models and tools to test new threat data and software products, assess system capability, and drive system requirements and design. Communicate with external customer and internal technical staff, via correspondence and briefings. Support technical leadership for internal projects and contribute to external customer forums. Assist program management in defining future efforts and author technical details of statements of work A majority of the work is based out of our Columbia, MD office. Travel is occasionally required to participate in technical forums and reviews. Grow in knowledge of EA/EP through working with senior staff and support EA/EP tasking Analysis Group Overview Candidate will be part of a team responsible for weapon system simulation and performance analysis. The team develops and integrates individual system models for analysis (threats, weapons, sensors) to include multiple interacting systems. This team contributes to defining, leading and performing analyses for requirements feasibility, sensitivity studies for threat variability and fidelity, asset planning and what-if scenarios, flight-test mission (requirements, planning, and analysis) support and certification efforts. The group provides independent verification and validation support for internal system-level products. This offers opportunities to work with SEG sensors, vehicles, phenomenology products and engineers integrated within our simulation software development environment to view the battle environment scenes through the eyes of combat systems. The group includes subject matter experts and technical leads providing direct technical support to various defense programs as a contributing member of broad cross-functional and technical subject-specific integrated product teams. We bring missile and weapons knowledge together to support concept definition, threat driver assessments, system requirements, design reviews, test planning, and defining roadmaps for future development What We Offer Competitive salaries Continuing education assistance Professional development allotment Multiple healthcare benefits packages 401K with employer matching Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule Who We Are At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves. We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success. Be the Difference Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S. Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world! Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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