Modeling & Simulation Analyst

KBR Inc

Huntsville, AL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accreditation Standards, Analysis Skills, Aviation Industry, Calendar Management, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Comparative Analysis, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Data Reduction, Develop Methodologies, Documentation, Government, Hardware Architecture, Integration Testing, MATLAB, Mathematics, Performance Analysis, Performance Modeling, Performance Reviews, Physics, Program Planning, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance Methodology, Requirements Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Secret Clearance, Signal Processing, Simulation, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Technical Presentation, Testing, Traceability, United States Army, United States Citizen, V&V Testing, Validation Testing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Huntsville, AL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Title:

Modeling & Simulation Analyst

Program Summary

KBR's Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

The Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Analyst position supports system level M&S Verification and Validation (V&V), test, and associated analysis activities for the government's Search, Track, Acquire, Radiate, Eliminate (STARE) Project Office for the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) M&S models. This position will directly support the STARE LTAMDS government customer in coordination of V&V testing activities. Analytical Support will be provided for specific test phases required for fielding Army weapons systems to include pre-flight assessments, ground tests, and post-flight reconstruction. Will coordinate with team members to provide comparative feedback between the simulation runs and live test execution to the government as required and for test campaigns as needed. Candidate's efforts will further the STARE LTAMDS goal of achieving accreditation for simulation models that will help predict tactical performance.

This is a full-time, on-contractor site position located in Huntsville, AL just outside of Redstone Arsenal Gate 9 in Redstone Gateway. The candidate must be a resident or able to relocate to the area.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Produce V&V documentation (report, plan, technical briefs, etc.).
  • Assist in developing and maintaining data reduction and analysis tools to support the V&V effort.
  • Perform comparative analysis between simulation data and referent test events using defined performance parameters and acceptability criteria.
  • Perform deep dive analysis on the simulations when deltas occur between the simulation runs and the referent test events.
  • Support and contribute to technical interchange meetings (TIMs), program reviews, and integration and test working groups, providing analytical insight and recommendations.
  • Assist with V&V planning, scheduling, and execution, ensuring activities align with program objectives and test timelines.
  • Assist with coordination between multiple organizations, including the government customer, V&V agency, LTAMDS Test Team, and Accreditation Agency.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to government stakeholders to support model accreditation and decision-making.

Basic Qualifications

  • Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science or applicable STEM degree with 5+ years of experience.
  • 1+ year of experience with Air and Missile Defense systems, data analysis, Flight/Ground tests and system modeling and simulation and/or system performance analysis.
  • Understanding of VV&A methodologies, including development of sound testing methods and applicable criteria, requirements management, and analysis functions, including crosswalks and traceability between M&S and weapons systems.
  • Understanding of programming languages such as Structured Query Language (SQL), Python, and/or MATLAB.
  • Able to travel 15-20% of the time.
  • Candidate must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrate understanding of radar functionality or have experience with radar hardware, radar architecture, and/or signal processing.
  • Ability to absorb extensive technical detail and logically formulate solutions for execution on prescribed schedules.
  • M&S design, development, integration, and test experience, with broad based knowledge of space, missiles and/or launch systems at the component through system level.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of program planning and execution, systems engineering, design processes, weapon system integration, and performance assessment.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

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KBR Inc

When you become part of the When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global technology, engineering, procurement and construction company serving the hydrocarbons and government services industries. For decades it has been the company that customers turn to for their most challenging assignments.

With operations in 40 countries, KBR has more than 25,000 people delivering services to customers in over 70 countries. Together they represent an unmatched reservoir of talent and experience in a wide range of markets.

Whatever the assignment, no matter how complex or demanding, KBR can marshal resources across every product line to respond quickly and effectively to changing markets and customer needs.

Whether it's providing the technology and consulting know-how to develop our customers' valuable assets; designing and constructing the infrastructure and facilities to develop energy resources in some of the world's more remote and challenging locations; providing support and services for men and women of their countries' armed forces; or navigating the intricacies of undertaking major projects in geopolitically or culturally sensitive environments, our clients depend on KBR because they know that We Deliver.

Join us and you'll be part of a dynamic, elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and has the experience, knowledge and determination to succeed.”

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
https://www.kbr.com/en