Plume Modeling Analyst

• Apply established plume modeling codes and scientific tools to analyze missile plumes and associated infrared signatures.
• Analyze empirical sensor data and modeled outputs to characterize infrared phenomena and assess model accuracy.
• Compare model predictions with observed data and evaluate relevant signature and performance characteristics.
• Develop technical reports, special-case analyses, and data packages documenting methodologies, assumptions, results, and conclusions.
• Evaluate modeling tools and techniques against Government-identified analytical requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve modeling approaches, analytical methods, and supporting technical products.
• Collaborate with engineering, scientific, and intelligence teams to address complex technical problems.
• Maintain documentation of modeling procedures, inputs, outputs, and results.

• Bachelor's degree in physics, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, computational science, or a related technical field.
• At least five years of relevant experience in scientific modeling, simulation, infrared signature analysis, or computational physics.
• Experience using analytical or simulation tools to evaluate physical phenomena.
• Ability to interpret empirical data and model outputs and communicate findings through technical reports.
• Strong quantitative, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

• Experience with missile plume modeling, infrared signatures, combustion, heat transfer, or related physical phenomena.
• Knowledge of infrared radiometry, spectral characteristics, radiative transfer, or sensor phenomenology.
• Experience with community-standard plume modeling codes or comparable scientific simulation tools.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or similar scientific programming languages.
• Experience validating models against empirical data and evaluating uncertainty or sensitivity.
• Experience supporting OPIR, missile warning, aerospace, or other national security missions.
• Master's degree or doctorate in a relevant technical discipline.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline; advanced degree preferred.

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. U.S. citizenship is required.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  Values:
  
  
  
  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  Track Record of Success:
  
  
  
  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
  
  

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com