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Company: Takeda

Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Description:

A company in the Colorado Springs, CO area is looking for a Software Analyst to support the development of modeling and simulation of Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) systems. Responsibilities will include analyzing, benchmarking, validation and verification, documenting, and integrating simulation products. The SW Analyst will research technical details related to various missile defense systems to better support model creation and enhancements; analyze new capabilities, document new features, and analyze overall simulation performance. The SW Analyst will work with the product and development teams, as well as external u and customers to determine acceptance criteria for new features and capabilities; Support modeling and simulation of missile defense systems. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of space/missile warning/defense domains and the ability to look at specs on tactical systems and understanding of how to model threat situations with an
emphasis on verification and validation of models against real-world events.

This is a contract to hire for a large aerospace and defense technology company in Colorado Springs, CO.

Pay Range: $100,300 - $150,500 annually. Exact compensation will vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefits are available on day one of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave as applicable by state law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .

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Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelors Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)
- 2-5+ years of related experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience
- Active DoD secret level clearance or higher
- Understanding of software development and Linux platforms
- Experience with both C++ and Java source code, specifically for software performance testing & analysis
- Experience in developing tools in Python, MATLAB, or similar analysis software
- Knowledge or experience in one (or more) of the following domains: missile defense, command and control, modeling and simulation development

Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Knowledge/experience in SQL queries
- Experience with OPIR system simulations
- Experience in agile software development methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Experience with large code base M&S systems using an optimistic and/or conservative discrete event simulation platform
- Experience with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, confluence, and GIT

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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