Nuclear Hardness & Survivability Modeling & Simulation Analyst

Description

Qualis LLC is seeking a Nuclear Hardness and Survivability Modeling & Simulation Analyst. This position is located at Hill AFB, UT as part of the 719th Test Squadron under the 804th Test Group affiliated with Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

Essential Duties :

• Provide technical support to the Sentinel Combined Test Force (CTF) Lead Developmental Test & Evaluation Organization (LDTO) in developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) activities for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) missile systems.
• Support Sentinel developmental test efforts to assess performance against stated program requirements.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary government and contractor team to plan, test, analyze, and report through multiple program acquisition phases.
• Lead and mentor junior team members as assigned.
• Support periodic reviews of integrated test results and test plan status. Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Integrated Test Teams (ITTs) as appropriate.
• Provide technical support and advocate integrated approaches of engineering efforts and support of test activities for which existing guidelines may not be available or applicable.
• Serve as a test team participant in the development of documents such as the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), System Test Plan (STP), Developmental Test (DT) Report, recommendation for IOT&E readiness, and other technical documents.
• Assist in the development and execution of radiation transport and effects modeling using industry-standard software (MCNP, SIRE2, THTK, NuGET, PSPICE, Matlab / Python, etc.).
• Prepare input files and perform verification and validation on results.
• Perform parametric studies and sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of various design parameters on Nuclear Hardness and Survivability requirements.
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools for automated model generation, data processing, and analysis.
• Troubleshoot modeling issues and propose solutions.
• Assist in the review of NH&S analysis reports, including assessments of radiation environments, system response, and vulnerability assessments.
• Verify the analysis of NH&S related test reports.
• Summarize key findings and conclusions from test reports.
• Attend NH&S related meetings, both internal and external, taking detailed notes.
• Prepare presentation materials and visual aids for meetings.
• Present technical data clearly and concisely.
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize relevant research on NH&S topics.
• Provide technical supportr to other mission threads as needed.

Requirements

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Benefits

Qualis LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / M / F / Vet / Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify