Modeling & Simulation Advanced Optical Physicist

Modeling & Simulation Advanced Optical Physicist

We are seeking a highly skilled Advanced Optical Physicist with strong expertise in modeling and simulation (M&S) to support development, analysis, and evaluation of complex optical and electro‑optical systems. The ideal candidate will combine deep theoretical physics knowledge with practical experience in computational modeling environments to help shape next‑generation sensing, imaging, and phenomenology‑driven simulation capabilities.

• Develop, validate, and optimize physics‑based and phenomenology‑based optical models, including radiometry, imaging systems, laser propagation, and optical signatures.
• Perform end‑to‑end modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of EO/IR sensor performance under varying environmental, atmospheric, and operational conditions.
• Lead or contribute to verification and validation (V&V) of modeling tools against empirical datasets.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, software developers, and analysts on integrated simulation frameworks.
• Support test planning, algorithm development, data analysis, and model‑based requirements definition.
• Document technical findings and present results to internal teams and customers.

• 3+ years of experience in optical modeling and simulation.
• Experience with optical simulation tools such as MODTRAN.
• Ability to validate complex physics‑based models.
• Secret clearance.
• Master’s degree in Optical Physics, Physics, Applied Physics, or Electrical Engineering.

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with tools such as AFSIM, SOSM, or custom optical simulation codes.
• Experience with GPU‑accelerated modeling, C++, CUDA, or real‑time simulation pipelines.
• Experience with remote sensing, target signature modeling, hyperspectral imaging, IR imaging, or optical system design.
• Experience integrating models into multi‑domain or system‑of‑systems simulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Doctorate degree in Optical Physics or related field.

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care.
• Recognition awards program acknowledging employees for exceptional performance.

Projected compensation range $99,000.00 to $ (annualized USD).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.