Applied Mathematician / Data Analyst

Standard Job Description

• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
• Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
• Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Specific Job Description:

• Conduct technical analysis to support customers making informed decisions that optimize performance of large, complex systems.
• Create, modify, and run simulation tools and models to perform detailed technical analysis.
• Review and interpret system performance specifications to ensure simulations and models are accurately evaluating desired performance.
• Review, evaluate, and interpret analysis results and present them to customers with recommended courses of action.
• Tools, models, and data evaluation are typically performed with combinations of Matlab, Python, Perl, Java, C++, R, or similar platforms.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, electrical), physics, mathematics, computer science, data science, image science or similar technical discipline with 0-2 years of experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
• High degree of computer literacy with ability to rapidly learn complex applications and tools
• Competence/experience in one or more of the following: Matlab, Python, Perl, Java, C++, or R
• Strong analysis skills, with the ability to identify and accurately describe system issues
• Ability to write and speak confidently, articulately, and clearly in order to participate in and brief at technical meetings
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

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