About this role
Job Title: AMSC Test Analyst Location: Arnold AFB - Tullahoma, TN On-Site
TMAS (Aventis) is seeking a qualified individual to support the Air Force at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, TN. The candidate will execute a wide range of technical tasks including development and use of data collection and analysis tools, as well as execution of data collection, analysis, and reporting. Responsibilities/Duties:
• Performing engineering analysis and modeling functions in a variety of technical areas including: • Measured EO/IR missile plume and hardbody signature data and models. • Missile propulsion, trajectory, and attitude data and models. • Missile nozzle and plume flowfield models.
• Support the AMSC Field Measurements Team in all aspects of radiometric sensor field applications. • Configure a variety of EO/IR imagers, spectrometers and radiometers to meet customer requirements. • Perform detailed laboratory calibration of signature measurement instrumentation. • Travel to remote test locations for potentially long durations (1-3 week deployments, 3-5 times per year). Responsible for application of one or more instruments to collect signature data on target(s) of interest. • Radiometric data analysis including image processing, atmospheric propagation, target trajectory.
• Perform data extraction, metadata consolidation, and data processing/analysis tasks as assigned to support customer and user deliverables and requests. • Use and support development of government or commercial toolsets and applications to process and analyze data. • Prepare inputs, based on underlying physics, to model and simulation programs for missiles or other systems, and exercise the models to predict signatures. • Perform comparative analyses of simulation results. • Prepare documentation as appropriate to record data processing, analysis, and software usage and/or adaptation.
• Create data products and reports on EO/IR data signatures for FMT deployments or analysis and modeling efforts.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing work to balance multiple projects and deadlines. • Collaborate effectively with senior staff and peers, communicating clearly and concisely in both oral and written formats. • Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in physics or engineering from an accredited school and up to 3 years of experience. • Proficiency with Python and/or MATLAB. Desired Qualifications:
• An active DoD security clearance is highly desirable; however, candidates without a clearance will also be considered. • Experience with infrared and/or high-speed cameras (e.g. FLIR, Phantom) is a plus. • Advanced degree or additional graduate-level coursework in physics or engineering is a plus. • Chemistry, fluid dynamics, atmospheric physics background or coursework is a plus. • Must be able to learn and effectively use a variety of government and in-house simulation codes and analysis tools. • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Experience fostering cooperation and teamwork with both internal and external stakeholders. • Engineering intern experience and/or experience in test or aerospace/industrial setting is desired. • Applicant must be willing and able to work extended hours and shift work while supporting test execution, as test schedules dictate. • Strong adherence to safety and security protocols in a test environment. Security Clearance: The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. Having any active security clearance is a plus.