Modeling, Simulation, & Algorithms Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Qualis LLC is seeking a Modeling, Simulation & Algorithms Engineer to support the development of advanced RF, Electronic Warfare (EW), Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), communications, and autonomous systems technologies.

This role focuses on the development of analytical models, simulations, algorithms, and performance assessments used to evaluate emerging technologies and guide system design decisions. The selected candidate will work closely with RF, software, systems, and FPGA engineers to evaluate system performance, develop novel algorithms, and support next-generation sensing, navigation, and electronic warfare capabilities.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with hands-on experience developing simulations and performance models using modern engineering tools and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain analytical models and simulations supporting RF, EW, PNT, and communications systems.
• Perform system performance assessments, trade studies, and sensitivity analyses.
• Develop algorithms supporting navigation, signal processing, tracking, detection, classification, and sensor fusion applications.
• Build MATLAB and Python-based simulation environments to evaluate system concepts and mission effectiveness.
• Support development of digital engineering models and architecture evaluations.
• Analyze experimental and test data to validate models and improve system performance predictions.
• Collaborate with systems, RF, software, and FPGA engineers to support technology development and prototype demonstrations.
• Support proposal efforts, customer briefings, technical reports, and future technology roadmaps.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience developing engineering models, simulations, or algorithms.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and Python.
• Experience performing engineering trade studies and quantitative performance analysis.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to multidisciplinary teams and customers.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems.
• Experience with GPS/GNSS technologies.
• Experience with Electronic Warfare, RF sensing, communications, or signal intelligence systems.
• Experience with estimation theory, Kalman filtering, tracking, or sensor fusion.
• Experience with machine learning or artificial intelligence techniques.
• Experience with Monte Carlo simulation and statistical analysis.
• Experience with guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems.
• Experience with digital signal processing.
• Active security clearance.

What You’ll Work On

• Alternative PNT technologies
• RF sensing and signal exploitation
• Electronic Warfare systems
• Mission engineering and trade studies
• Navigation and tracking algorithms
• Sensor fusion applications
• AI-assisted RF analysis
• Advanced technology demonstrations and prototypes