Modeling and Simulation Engineer (Intermediate)

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Aberdeen, MD
In-Office
Mid level
Information Technology • Software • Consulting
NextGen delivers transformative software and IT solutions to defense and intelligence agencies across the country.
The Role
The Engineer develops radar threat simulations for testing Aircraft Survivability Equipment, analyzing radar signals, and creating algorithms based on system parameters.
Summary Generated by Built In
NextGen Federal Systems is seeking a Mid-level Modeling and Simulation Engineer. The primary focus of this position is to develop radar threat simulations for Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) software testing and validation. This role supports the broader efforts of the Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT). Responsibilities may include radar signal parameter analysis, interpretation, and the development of radar signal simulations.
 

Responsibilities:

  • Interpret parametric data and descriptions of both mechanical and RF capabilities of a system
  • Understand how the system functionally operates and use that information to create radar emitter simulations
  • Discern which design and functional characteristics of radar systems affect which characteristics of an emitted radar signal
  • Create algorithms that produce different results based on various provided inputs

Qualifications:

  • An active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to be submitted for a Top Secret
  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics)
  • (2) years’ experience with performing and developing simulations or testing for new and/or modified products or product components
  • Knowledge of General Coding Fundamentals, to include variables, functions, Booleans, arrays and array manipulation, and code logic
  • Knowledge in Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Comfortable using standard Windows and Office tools

Desired Skills:

  • (1) Year Modeling and Simulation experience preferred
  • Able to digest new technical information at a rapid pace for practical use
  • Eagerness to improve efficiency and streamline work procedures
  • Experience in RF test equipment
  • Experience with Gitlab
  • Familiarity with engineering hardware analysis tools (Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Network Analyzers) and hardware connectivity and protocols
  • Effective communication skills, both written and oral

About NextGen:
NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we:
•Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure.
•Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good.
•Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability.
•Strive to achieve results as an organization.
•Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors.
•Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success.
•Create an environment where people can engage at all levels.
•Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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Top Skills

Dod Secret Clearance
Gitlab
Office Tools
Oop
Radar Simulations
Rf Test Equipment
Windows
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The Company
HQ: Morgantown, WV
257 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

NextGen is an award-winning IT solutions and services provider. NextGen is a fast-growing company that employs agile and mature processes in areas of innovation, research and development, program management, systems engineering, and technology commercialization. Current customers include the Department of Defense, Federal Government, and commercial companies.

NextGen utilizes a mixed model consisting of Services and Solution Development in support of customer goals. Our core areas of expertise include Software Development, Research and Development, Enterprise IT Systems Engineering, and Cyber Security & Data Management. NextGen obtained ISO 9001 certification and achieved CMMI-DEV and CMMI-SVC Level 3 appraisal. Recent and steady growth led to our recognition by INC 5000 as the 211th (2016), 440th (2017), 1096th (2018), 1703rd (2019), and 2437th (2020) fastest-growing company in the US and 19th fastest growing IT Services Company in the US. NextGen has offices near Aberdeen, MD; Ft. Meade, MD; Dayton, OH; O’Fallon, IL, and Morgantown, WV.

We understand the paradigm shift of doing more with less; developing, operating, and supporting complex systems and missions while keeping pace with changing technologies; and providing high-quality working solutions to analysts and warfighters supporting the Federal Government. We aggressively manage internal costs to ensure competitive salaries for top talent while ensuring cost-effective delivery to our customers. As the demand for quality increases, NextGen is well-positioned to tackle the most intricate challenges facing the defense and intelligence communities today.

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