Modeling​/Simulation Engineer

Modeling/Simulation Engineer

The Mission, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Modeling/Simulation Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists developing models and tools focused on chemical/biological sensors and overhead persistent IR (OPIR) sensors for the Department of Defense.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop models that accurately represent the behavior of both point and standoff sensors
• Develop system‑level models that accurately predict the performance of sensing systems
• Develop image processing approaches for object detection within both simulated and real sensor data
• Conduct data analysis of outputs from engineering and first‑principles physics codes
• Deploy machine learning and analytics tools for operational use
• Support testing, evaluation, and demonstrations of software and analytics tools in unclassified and classified environments
• Take on new challenges and learn new skills to enhance algorithm and software performance in previously unanticipated ways

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10‑12 years of experience in physics, engineering, or related field
• Proficient in MATLAB and Python, or other scripting languages
• Signal or image processing experience
• Experience in exploitation of point and remote sensing data
• U.S. citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense secret security clearance

Desired

Qualifications:

• Active security clearance
• Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) in physics, electrical engineering, or related field
• Experience with chemical/biological sensor data extraction, exploitation, production, and quality control
• Experience in modeling and analyzing OPIR sensor data
• Experience in modeling and exploitation of sensor data from various sensing modalities (SAR, EO, TIR, LIDAR)
• Experience with C/C++, Fortran, or other compiled languages

Location:

Fort Wayne, Indiana (relocation to Fort Wayne permitted). Hybrid work is permissible depending on evolving project requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Protected Veterans. Individuals with Disabilities.

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