Senior Modeling and Simulation Developer
LinQuestAbout the role
Position Summary:
LinQuest is seeking a Senior Modeling and Simulation Developer to join our team onsite at Hill AFB, UT. An active Secret clearance is required.
As a Senior Modeling and Simulation Developer, you 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the team in the creation, review, and test of advanced rocket and missile dynamics and performance simulations
- Apply extensive engineering knowledge to ensure correct principles, theories, concepts, practices, and techniques are integral to the MS&A tools being developed.
- Plan, coordinate, execute, and complete tasks related to engineering processes, protocols, and implementation for the LGM-35A Sentinel System Program Office.
- 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.
- Agile software development
Required Skills and Experience:
- 8+ years of demonstrated experience in engineering or management support of defense systems, technology, or research and development activities.(6+ 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.
- 3 years of experience in systems design, integration and analysis of military hardware and software systems/processes.
- The ability to achieve and maintain a US DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- An active US DoD Secret Security Clearance.
- Experience with Department of Defense projects, DoD Acquisition Lifecycle, and/or ICBM weapon system.
- Model development of rocket/missile systems.
- Experience with analyzing large data sets.
Compensation: Starting salary ranges from $103590 - $176130 depending on relevant experience and qualifications
Benefits:
LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits
Why LinQuest?
20 years of excellence from concept to capability.
LinQuest is a national security space leader that enables defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility, and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation’s competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrate end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force.
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