Senior Infrared (IR) Signature & Plume Modeling Analyst Jobs

Senior Infrared (IR) Signature & Plume Modeling Analyst

OSAAVA Services is seeking a Senior Infrared (IR) Signature & Plume Modeling Analyst to support Persistent Infrared (PIR) analysis and modeling activities at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC). This position is intended for a highly specialized technical professional with direct experience analyzing infrared target signatures, observed phenomenology, and plume characteristics using empirical and modeled data. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with PIR target intensity signatures, IR signature phenomenology, plume-modeling codes, and technical analysis of sensor-derived data in support of defense or intelligence missions.

What You'll Do

• Analyze Persistent Infrared (PIR) target intensity signatures and associated observed phenomena.
• Develop plume models using empirical and modeled data.
• Perform special-case plume modeling and technical analysis.
• Use community-standard plume-modeling codes to analyze IR signatures and target-related phenomena.
• Study target-related infrared signature phenomenology using relevant NASIC/GSPM datasets.
• Apply plume-modeling codes and analytical tools to characterize target signatures and observed behavior.
• Develop technical reports documenting analysis methodologies and results.
• Produce supporting data packages and modeling code input/output files.
• Translate complex signature and modeling results into technically defensible analytical products.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Direct experience analyzing Persistent Infrared (PIR) target intensity signatures.
• Experience analyzing infrared signatures and associated observed phenomenology.
• Hands-on experience developing or evaluating plume models.
• Experience working with empirical and modeled datasets.
• Experience using plume-modeling codes and associated analytical tools.
• Experience producing technical reports and supporting analytical data packages.
• Ability to work on-site at NASIC in the Dayton, Ohio area.

Highly Relevant Experience

• Persistent Infrared (PIR)
• Infrared (IR) signature analysis
• Plume modeling
• Missile or target signature analysis
• IR phenomenology
• NASIC
• GSPM datasets
• MASINT
• EO/IR analysis
• Signature modeling and analysis
• Defense or intelligence-community modeling environments

Who We're Looking For

This is not a general modeling-and-simulation or data-analysis position. We're looking for someone who has worked directly with infrared target signatures and plume/signature modeling and understands how modeled and empirical sensor data are used to characterize target behavior. If your background includes PIR, IR signature phenomenology, plume modeling, or related NASIC mission work, we encourage you to apply.

About OSAAVA Services

OSAAVA Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) supporting mission-critical programs across the U.S. defense and national security community. We specialize in delivering technical talent and capabilities across complex defense environments where mission understanding, technical depth, and performance matter.