Modeling & Simulation Analyst

At K , we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. K  employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. K  is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of K 's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join K 's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

K 's Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, K  ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

The Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Analyst position supports system level M&S Verification and Validation (V&V), test, and associated analysis activities for the government's Search, Track, Acquire, Radiate, Eliminate (STARE) Project Office for the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) M&S models. This position will directly support the STARE LTAMDS government customer in coordination of V&V testing activities. Analytical Support will be provided for specific test phases required for fielding Army weapons systems to include pre-flight assessments, ground tests, and post-flight reconstruction.

Will coordinate with team members to provide comparative feedback between the simulation runs and live test execution to the government as required and for test campaigns as needed. Candidate's efforts will further the STARE LTAMDS goal of achieving accreditation for simulation models that will help predict tactical performance.

This is a full-time, on-contractor site position located in Huntsville, AL just outside of Redstone Arsenal Gate 9 in Redstone Gateway. The candidate must be a resident or able to relocate to the area.

• Produce V&V documentation (report, plan, technical briefs, etc.).
• Assist in developing and maintaining data reduction and analysis tools to support the V&V effort.
• Perform comparative analysis between simulation data and referent test events using defined performance parameters and acceptability criteria.
• Perform deep dive analysis on the simulations when deltas occur between the simulation runs and the referent test events.
• Support and contribute to technical interchange meetings (TIMs), program reviews, and integration and test working groups, providing analytical insight and recommendations.
• Assist with V&V planning, scheduling, and execution, ensuring activities align with program objectives and test timelines.
• Assist with coordination between multiple organizations, including the government customer, V&V agency, LTAMDS Test Team, and Accreditation Agency.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to government stakeholders to support model accreditation and decision-making.

• Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science or applicable STEM degree with 5+ years of experience.
• 1+ year of experience with Air and Missile Defense systems, data analysis, Flight/Ground tests and system modeling and simulation and/or system performance analysis.
• Understanding of V&V methodologies, including development of sound testing methods and applicable criteria, requirements management,…