Lead Modeling and Simulation Engineer

1 hour ago
Full-time
Lead
Software Development
STR

STR

STR is a technology company dedicated to solving emerging national security challenges by developing and applying cutting-edge technology. They focus on cybersecurity, analytics, sensing, and systems to make society safer. As an employee-owned company,...

Aerospace & Defense
251-1K
Founded 2010

Description

  • Lead small, multi-disciplinary teams in the design, development, integration, and testing of physics-based modeling and simulation tools for RF sensor systems.
  • Architect and implement effects-based simulations to evaluate system performance in operationally relevant scenarios.
  • Guide implementation of event-based and agent-based models, including translating verified algorithms into performant C/C++ implementations.
  • Maintain and extend existing modeling and simulation frameworks to incorporate new sensors, platforms, and processing approaches.
  • Develop and apply domain knowledge in airborne radar systems and adjacent RF domains.
  • Work with RF sensor engineering teams to develop system models, conduct performance analyses, and support design trade studies.
  • Support development of hardware-in-the-loop and real-time simulation capabilities for test and evaluation needs.
  • Serve as a primary technical interface with sponsor organizations on assigned projects.
  • Collaborate with internal teams across the Sensors Division and with external partners to ensure integrated system solutions.
  • Translate customer operational needs into well-scoped technical approaches and simulation implementations.

Requirements

  • Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of applicable experience, Master’s degree with at least 5 years, or PhD with at least 2 years; equivalent experience will be considered.
  • Demonstrated experience leading small technical teams or project tasking on advanced R&D programs such as DARPA, AFRL, NAVAIR, or ONR.
  • Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining modeling and simulation codebases for complex systems.
  • Experience integrating new capabilities into existing modeling and simulation environments.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proficiency with C/C++, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, and related analysis environments.
  • Active security clearance is preferred.
  • Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience with RF systems beyond radar, such as electronic warfare or communications, is preferred.
  • Experience supporting test and evaluation, including operationally focused analysis, is preferred.
  • Exposure to advanced computing architectures, real-time systems, or data-intensive simulation environments is preferred.

Benefits

  • Full-time salary range of $157,000 to $224,000.
  • Salary offers are based on experience, education, training, key skills, security clearances, and market conditions.
  • Work at a growing technology company with locations near Boston, Arlington, Dayton, Melbourne, and Carlsbad.
  • Collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding.
  • Opportunity to work on challenging defense, intelligence, and national security programs.
  • Equal opportunity employer with reasonable accommodation support during the hiring process.

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