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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IR Plume Mod/Sim Systems Engineer - Level 2 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $83,400.0 - $125,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), System Configuration, Data Conversion, Software Debugging, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, Log Files, MATLAB, Parsing, Verification and Validation (Software), Scripting - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9137427/ir-plume-modsim-systems-engineer-level-2 ## About the Role + A natural tendency toward thoroughness and attention to detail + Meticulous verification and validation of large, technical datasets * Troubleshooting and Diagnostics + Systematic Root-Cause Analysis: Ability to logically isolate variables and trace errors to determine if a simulation failure is caused by bad input data, software bugs, or system configuration issues. + Legacy & Custom Code Debugging: Skilled at reading, parsing, and fixing errors in undocumented, in-house tools or legacy scripts (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C++) without relying on external support or documentation. + Log Parsing & Error Identification: Proficient at reading complex log files, console outputs, and stack traces to quickly pinpoint why a simulation run or data conversion tool crashed. + Data Sanity and "Silent Error" Detection: Able to identify and fix "silent failures" - where a tool runs to completion but produces physically or mathematically incorrect data. * Team Collaboration + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Ability to prioritize and execute tasks and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment. + Ability to create and work within schedules and timelines Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels., * Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline preferred with 2 years of technical experience, or 0-2 years' experience with a Masters' Degree. * Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs. * Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start. * Proficiency in Python, MATLAB or other scripting languages * Foundational understanding of aerothermodynamics, radiative transfer, fluid dynamics, and molecular spectroscopy * Foundational understanding of data analysis concepts. * Basic conceptual understanding of flight dynamics and aerodynamics Preferred Requirements: * Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Optical Sciences, or a related STEM field * Strong math, physics or engineering background * Modeling, Simulation, and automation experience * Experience with atmospheric modeling codes (e.g. MODTRAN) * Experience with JANNAF radiative signature codes * Experience working in Linux based distributed computational environments ## Description Threat Systems Engineering (TSE) is responsible for the development and delivery of high-fidelity threat modeling products in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and MDA's Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). TSE is responsible for the development of models and simulations (M&S) used to stimulate element models of MDA's BMDS, including kinematic missile modeling, IR signature modeling, data production/analysis activities, and maintenance/sustainment activities for the entire TSE software baseline. 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