Modeling & Simulation Advanced Optical Physicist

Modeling & Simulation Advanced Optical Physicist

The Opportunity: 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

• 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
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possession of excellent analytical skills
• Top Secret clearance
• Doctorate degree in Optical Physics or related field

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;
Secret clearance is required.

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.