JNWC Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

In support of the Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC) contract, you will be a part of our team's efforts to empower the Department of Defense's navigation warfare (NAVWAR) mission ensuring positioning, navigation and timing superiority. Our mission is to provide combatant commanders and joint force commanders with subject matter expertise on planning and conducting NAVWAR by providing knowledge of friendly and enemy NAVWAR Order of Battle and PNT-related successes and threats.

• You will work with simulations that shall include technical analyses and assessments to develop recommendations, and maintain system integration labs, facilities, and analysis tools.

• You will conduct M&S activities in support of the analyses, exercises, wargames, and experiments conducted by the Government.

• You will provide instruction, supervision and guidance on the proper operation and use of simulation models and exercises.

• You may support live, constructive, or virtual training.

• Your simulation shall include technical analyses and assessments to develop recommendations, and maintain system integration labs, facilities, and analysis tools.

• You will utilize RF modeling and simulation software to manipulate antenna and power models that visualize GPS denial in potentially affected areas.

• You will exhibit proficiency with some or all the following: GIANT, GIANT RPM, Builder, Systems Toolkit (STK), or other modeling and simulation programs.

Required:

• minimum of 5 years of related experience

• Current Secret clearance with a pathway to SCI.

• Bachelor's degree in modeling and simulation, computer science, math, or a related field.

• Relevant M&S experience.

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Strong attention to detail.

Desired:

• Apprentice Certified Modeling & Simulation Professional (CMSP) or equivalent.

• Ability to work independently with limited government oversight and function effectively as part of a team in a joint working environment.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A "U.S. person" according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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