EO/IR Modeling Engineer (Thermal Infrared)

As an EO/IR Modeling Engineer specializing in Thermal Infrared, you will create, evaluate, and validate infrared target and threat signature models using physics-based techniques and empirical data for Army programs, and you will integrate these models into on-site simulations, including both all-digital and hardware-in-the-loop environments at Redstone Arsenal.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and validate target and threat signature models across infrared, near-infrared, and visible wavebands.
• Apply physics-based modeling tools and empirical data to characterize EO/IR signatures.
• Conduct verification and validation by comparing modeled results with reference or measured data.
• Create and employ analytical, data-processing, and visualization tools to support model development, verification, and validation.
• Assist in integrating EO/IR signature models into all-digital and hardware-in-the-loop simulation setups.
• Examine measurement data to identify trends, discrepancies, and sources of uncertainty.
• Produce technical documentation, reports, presentations, and briefings detailing methods and findings.
• Collaborate with government customers, industry partners, and other members of a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or a related technical discipline.
• Zero to ten years of relevant professional experience, with potential for entry, mid, or senior levels based on qualifications.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience using MATLAB, Python, or other scientific computing environments.
• Ability to analyze technical data and clearly communicate results.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while contributing as part of a technical team.
• Willingness to work full-time on-site at Redstone Arsenal.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to meet eligibility requirements for a final DoD Secret security clearance.

Technologies

• MuSES
• SPIRITS
• OSC
• MATLAB
• Python

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Question(s)

• Do you have any previous experience with MuSES, SPIRITS, OSC, or other IR predictive codes?

Education

Bachelor’s degree is required in a relevant technical field; a master’s degree is acceptable.

Experience

Engineering experience is preferred, with 1 year noted as a typical benchmark.

Security Clearance

Secret clearance is preferred.