AMSC Test Analyst

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.