Modeling & Simulation Developer with Security Clearance - Ogden, UT, United States - SPA

Description

Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc
(SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues
With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad
Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter
Come work with the best We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission


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The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others
Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention
The Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Group (SIG) supports the AFNWC in the acquisition of the LGM-35A Sentinel (GBSD) ICBM weapon system
SIG delivers program management, systems engineering, and subject matter expertise to ensure on-time delivery of a safe, secure, and reliable strategic nuclear weapon system
SPA has an immediate need for a Modeling & Simulation Developer
Responsibilities This Senior MS&A Developer will serve as an integral part of the LGM-35A Sentinel Aerospace Vehicle Equipment (AVE) Analysis Branch
The AVE Division has a critical function within the Sentinel program, evaluating the design of solid rocket motors; guidance equipment; and post-boost propulsion systems
The Analysis Branch is developing a six degrees of freedom (6-DOF) model to evaluate flight performance of the Sentinel ICBM currently in development
The successful candidate will work with a team of dedicated and experienced engineers and developers to complete this 6-DOF simulation as well as other critical MS&A tools
This Senior MS&A Developer will assist the team in the creation, review, and test of advanced rocket and missile dynamics and performance simulations

The ideal candidate can:
apply extensive engineering knowledge to ensure correct principles, theories, concepts, practices, and techniques are integral to the MS&A tools which they are developing; ensure accuracy and completeness of content, recommending corrective actions and providing support to programmatic and technical briefings, reports and other related documentation; and be able to plan, coordinate, execute, and complete tasks related to engineering processes, protocols, and implementation for the LGM-35A Sentinel System Program Office

Qualifications Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years of demonstrated experience in engineering or management support of defense systems, technology, or research and development activities.(10+ years with Master's degree or higher).
• A Bachelor's degree or higher in: Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Understanding of agile software development practices and procedures.
• Experience with 6-degree-of-freedom simulations or modeling and simulation.
• Developer level proficiency with coding languages such as C++, Fortran, Python, etc

Desired Qualifications:

• The ability to achieve and maintain a US DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

Active security clearance is preferred, but not required.

• 3 years of experience in systems design, integration and analysis of military hardware and software systems/processes.