LINQUEST CORPORATION
Systems Engineer (MS&A), #5061 (Project Management)
The selected candidate will support the Air Force Research Labs Space Vehicles modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) Studies team to drive simulation-based, mission-level analysis initiatives utilizing the AFSIM M&S suite. Qualified individuals will have a background in modeling and simulation, systems engineering, operations research, plus experience with space systems and mission areas, including satellite communications, position, navigation and timing, domain awareness, and missile warning.
Responsibilities:
Support complex space-based architecture trade studiesCreate and refine mathematical and simulation models, using C++ or similar, of space systems, dynamics, and effects to a level of fidelity appropriate for mission-level analysisSupport system-level integration and validationDevelop analysis tools and visualizations using Python or similarHelp define and analyze satellite missions and evaluating mission capabilities/performance for various scenarios and vignettesSupport end-to-end space system architecture analyses and simulate operational tasking and resource utilizationBe proficient at framing conceptual challenges, developing and documenting methodologies to model, simulate, and analyze those challengesCommunicate (both written and verbal) clear insights and observations based on complex analytical models and technical data interpretation to senior-level leadership and external customersCollaborate with a range of organizations and customers to obtain necessary authoritative data, analytic techniques, and assumptions so that results from the above activities remain consistent with the general OSD analytic communityProvide hands-on technical leadership and knowledge transfer as needed, to facilitate the successful adoption of technologies newly introduced into the AFSIM M&S suiteDemonstrate technical ownership and accountability