Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer/Modeling & Simulation (M&S)Intrepid, an SPA Company, brings more than 20 years of experience supporting the Department of Defense and U.S. Government, consistently setting the standard for excellence in the federal marketplace. Committed to advancing the mission of the U.S. Warfighter, Intrepid leverages technological superiority to deliver innovative solutions across air, space, land, and sea domains. We are proud to foster a collaborative, dynamic work environment, offering competitive compensation and an industry-leading 401k contribution. Our team is built through merit and achievement, and we're always looking for the best and brightest to join us in our growth. We treat our people like family, we are mission-focused, and we give back! Join us today.SPA's AEIG has an open Systems Engineer/Modeling & Simulation (M&S) position to support all aspects of Army Aviation Holistic Survivability.The successful candidate will track platform requirements, identify aviation capability gaps, investigate aircraft design trade space, develop modeling and simulation capability/scenarios, and formulate Design of Experiment matrixes to support the future and enduring fleet of Army Aviation air platforms, both manned and unmanned.ResponsibilitiesWork Type: On Site (Redstone Arsenal, AL)Your day-to-day work will include:Outline and track aircraft capability changes while maintaining requirement traceability of end-user needs to the weapon system performance specification and delivered mission capability.Identify, document, and evaluate aircraft design alternatives and function allocation of performance requirements associated with Launched Effects (LE), mission payloads, autonomous teaming capabilities, and platform configurations associated with holistic aircraft survivability while operating within an Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) environment.Translate high-level Aviation platform requirements – objectives, goals, and mission Use Cases into design and development low-level requirements.Develop and document LE functional capability blocks starting with the most foundational tasks through an operational Concept of Operations.Develop and archive digital thread artifacts that implement a Model Based System Engineering aviation architecture and enterprise.Coordinate modeling, simulation, and results analysis activities with an emphasis on developing new code and automated simulation processes.Implement and execute a wide variety of engineering and campaign modeling/analysis tools to automate input and output processes across multiple models and simulations that create an integrated high-fidelity modeling architecture.Plan and execute modeling and simulation systems development projects.Coordinate analysis applying engineering processes and modeling techniques to the development of weapon systems.Facilitate trade-off studies related to operational issues and review plans for system integration, operation, and maintenance of the high-fidelity modeling environment.Support efforts to develop and update tools for analysis of complex, technical problems relating to aircraft survivability and threat systems.Work with subject matter experts and aviation customers to explore mission Concept of Operations (CONOPs) and architectures to solve some of the difficult operational problems facing Army Aviation.Additional Duties for the highly desirable candidate:Maintain and administer Windows Server operating systems for various classification levelsWork closely with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to ensure compliance with regulatory guidanceAssist in maintaining and renewing the Authority to Operate (ATO) for multiple systemsQualificationsRequired Qualifications:BA or BS degree in STEM-related field3-5 Years experienceExperience with performing modeling, simulation, and analysis tasksAdvanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) experienceExperience assessing system survivability, system effectiveness, and overall system performance in engagement and mission-level scenario, threat models, and command and control, and communication models for new and existing system simulation frameworks.Ability to conduct analysis and develop briefings, documents, and required results documentation.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detailExcellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to various audiencesCurrent SECRET clearance is required; Ability to obtain a TOP SECRET clearance upgrade is also requiredYou will be highly desirable if you have:Active TOP SECRET or TOP SECRET/SCI clearanceMeet DoDM 8140 Certification requirements (IAT Level II Minimum)Hands-on experience with configuration, management, and administration of Windows Server Operating SystemsWorking knowledge of DoD and Army level cybersecurity instructions and regulationsFamiliarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and associated processesThis position includes 25% Travel possibility