Mid-Level IR Signature Modeler
Apply NowCompany: Davidson Technologies, Inc.
Location: Huntsville, AL 35810
Description:
Why Choose Davidson?
100% paid medical benefits-because your health matters. Competitive 401(k) with company match-invest in your future. Tuition reimbursement-we support your continued success!
Davidson has distinguished itself in the aerospace and missile defense industry with an outstanding reputation for excellence. Specifically, we're recognized for hiring noted experts, experienced engineers and scientists dedicated to designing and delivering advanced, intelligent technology solutions in defense of our Nation.
Davidson is seeking a Mid-Level IR Signature Modeler in Huntsville, Alabama.
The Mid-Level IR Signature Modeler will support the Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC) with expertise in Optical Signature Code (OSC) or similar tools. The candidate will contribute to the development and validation of infrared (IR) signature models for foreign missile systems and aerospace threats across MWIR and LWIR bands.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Desired Competencies:
Clearance Requirements:
100% paid medical benefits-because your health matters. Competitive 401(k) with company match-invest in your future. Tuition reimbursement-we support your continued success!
Davidson has distinguished itself in the aerospace and missile defense industry with an outstanding reputation for excellence. Specifically, we're recognized for hiring noted experts, experienced engineers and scientists dedicated to designing and delivering advanced, intelligent technology solutions in defense of our Nation.
Davidson is seeking a Mid-Level IR Signature Modeler in Huntsville, Alabama.
The Mid-Level IR Signature Modeler will support the Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC) with expertise in Optical Signature Code (OSC) or similar tools. The candidate will contribute to the development and validation of infrared (IR) signature models for foreign missile systems and aerospace threats across MWIR and LWIR bands.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, analyze, and validate IR signature models using OSC.
- Integrate material properties, geometries, and plume effects into high-fidelity threat representations.
- Support intelligence assessments and simulation environments used for DoD test, evaluation, and wargaming (e.g., AFSIM, CAMEO, CHAMP).
- Work closely with MSIC analysts and other technical teams to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.
Qualifications:
- 8 years of relevant experience in IR modeling or related fields.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field
- Proficiency with OSC and understanding of radiometry and IR phenomenology.
- Experience supporting DoD or IC customers, preferably within MSIC.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
Desired Competencies:
- Familiarity with validation datasets, IR measurement campaigns, or signature data repositories.
- Knowledge of signature visualization tools and scripting (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
Clearance Requirements:
- Currently holds active DoD Secret Clearance