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# Kinematics Jr System Engineer

- **Company:** deciBel Research, Inc.
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Kinematics, LaTeX, MATLAB, Verification and Validation (Software), Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_8186e8bf4

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree of higher in a STEM related discipline, * 2+ years related experience with Bachelor's degree; 0+ years with Master's degree

 * Programming background, to include languages such as MATLAB, Python, and LaTex
 * Strong knowledge of the flight characteristics, motion, and performance of ballistic missiles
 * Must be self-motivated and able to work in a dynamic team environment
 * Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, software engineers, users, and MDA ground test stakeholders to ensure product requirements are met
 * Familiar with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools and models
 * Experience with V&V of vehicle kinematics simulation results

Special Skills Desired:

 * Strong math, physics, or engineering background
 * Modeling, Simulation, and automation experience
 * Previous experience with modeling flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and missile performance parameters of ballistic missiles
 * Strong background in missile system engineering performance is highly desirable
 * Mastery of engineering modeling principles behind body motion, trajectory generation, counter measures, and debris is a plus
 * Possess an active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret Clearance

Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

## Description

deciBel Research is seeking a junior level System Engineer to develop kinematic missile models for the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA's) Threat Modeling Center (TMC) at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs., * Developing ballistic and advanced/hypersonic kinematic threat models for use in a variety of modeling and simulation tools/frameworks/media

 * Applying standard engineering and mathematical algorithms to ensure the accurate portrayal of expected missile or space launch vehicle behavioral characteristics during all phases of powered and un-powered flight
 * Having a good understanding of modeling and simulation methods and processes
 * Researching, interpreting, and verifying parameters required to build, replicate, and propagate missile or space launch vehicle trajectories including, but not limited to, staging debris, countermeasures, and payload traits
 * Authoring highly technical Verification and Validation (V&V) documents
 * Working with little to no direct supervision, work as an integral member of a product