Perform survivability and performance assessments for high-speed weapon systems. Create and validate AFSIM vehicle performance and IADS threat models, run engagement simulations with TMAP and ESAMS, develop analysis tools in Python and MATLAB, support 3DOF/6DOF trajectory optimization, and use Linux/HPC environments to support simulation workflows.
Role Summary
Specter Aerospace is seeking a Operations Analysis Engineer to support the design and analysis of high-speed airbreathing testbed vehicles. A successful candidate will have prior experience conducting survivability and performance assessments of weapon systems, to include engagement and mission level simulations.
About Specter Aerospace
Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for U.S. Forces and Allies. With offices in Boston and Peabody, MA, Specter leverages its advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. Our Operations Analysis Engineer I/II will be based in our Peabody office. Funded by a mix of government R&D organizations and private funding, Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct survivability assessments of novel, high-speed weapon systems to support on-going programs
- Create and validate vehicle performance models in AFSIM
- Develop and debug threat IADS simulations in AFSIM
- Conduct engagement simulations using TMAP and ESAMS
- Develop tools in Python and MATLAB to support the performance analysis of weapon systems
- Support trajectory optimization efforts (3DOF/6DOF)
- Other duties as assigned by the company
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, Physics, or other related discipline
- 0-3 years of relevant full-time experience
- Interest in/Experience conducting engagement-level analysis of high-speed weapon systems using ESAMS or TMAP
- Interest in/Experience conducting mission-level simulations in support of weapon system development using AFSIM
- Interest in/Experience utilizing Linux computers for simulations and experience with HPC interfaces
- Proficiency in MATLAB and Python to support tool development
- Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, Physics, or other related discipline
- 2+ years of relevant full-time experience
- Experience performing survivability studies for weapon system development programs
- Experience working across classification levels to efficiently conduct survivability studies
- Software development experience (including CI/CD pipelines, Git/GitLab)
- Active DoD security clearance
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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