Intermediate Modeling and Simulation Analyst with Security Clearance

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Job description

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE-and make a difference with us. Department Summary: We are currently seeking an Intermediate Modeling and Simulation Engineer to join the Cross-cutting Urgent Innovation Cell (CUIC), an organization that is unique to MITRE because: We are team of analysts, scientists, innovators, and engineers focused on delivering meaningful solutions to national security challenges
We concentrate on rapid prototyping, mission analysis, experimentation, and research together in a unique environment that is structured to optimize results.
We leverage our strong relationships with our customers and their missions to drive innovation that helps solve our nation's biggest challenges.
CUIC relies on initiative and enthusiasm from individual staff members who work proactively and collaboratively towards common goals. We are looking for talented problem solvers with a passion for adapting emerging academic and commercial technologies to develop cross-cutting innovative solutions for the defense, intelligence, and civilian communities. Roles & Responsibilities: An Intermediate Modeling and Simulation Engineer/Analyst is needed who possesses a breadth of technical skills and strong programming capability. This position involves developing modeling, simulation, and analysis tools at the intersection of math, physics, engineering, and programming. These programs are used to generate and assess results and extract key lessons learned. Successful candidate(s) will learn new techniques and approaches on-the-job, working in collaboration with other team members. Basic Qualifications: Applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information to TS / SCI level. Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. Experience with developing physics-based modeling and simulation tools and applying those tools to address research questions
Prior experience as an intern at MITRE in the last 12 months
Experience with developing and debugging models using programming tools
Experience with understanding simulation results, identifying areas for additional focus, and extracting critical lessons learned
Experience conducting quantitative data analysis using a variety of datasets
Demonstrated proficiency in a programming language such as C/C++, Java, Python, MATLAB, Mathematica, or Fortran
This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site Preferred Qualifications: Active TS/SCI government clearance
Masters or PhD with research experience in one of the above specified degree programs
Possess an active Top Secret level security clearance. Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Proficiency with modeling and simulation tools such as AFSIM, SEAS, or STORM.
Familiarity with one or more of the following: aerodynamic systems, orbital mechanics, signal processing, sensor systems, and RF or EO/IR physics
Proficient problem-solving and communications skills, as well as an interest in working in a highly collaborative environment with scientists, analysts, and technical experts across several technical disciplines.
Desire to learn new techniques and approaches on-the-job by leveraging structured educational content, as well as expertise from team members.
Hands-on experience in adapting research done in academia and industry to "real-world" challenging data sources and problems sets This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): None This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): None Work Location Type:
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