Who is Trace3?
Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.
Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!
Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.
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Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times
We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.
Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover
We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.
Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart
We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Modeling and Simulation Product Team Lead who will be developing emulators, integrating 3rd party simulators, developing scenarios, and anchoring models and system behaviors for the program which supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Space Force. As a secondary role, the M&S Product Team Lead will also be expected to occasionally contribute technical expertise in support of the co-located Experimentation Lab (X-Lab) organization on the program. The M&S Product Team Lead will support a broad range of topics, with increasing scope and complexity as assigned. Topics in the past have included development of sensor emulation, interface exchange behaviors, scenario development, coordinate transforms of state vectors and covariances between various coordinate systems transformations, implementation of Kalman filtering, radar signal processing, various metaheuristics for performance optimization problems, and use case development and testing.
The M&S Product Team Lead will be responsible for the following:
- Work closely with agile teams to understand concepts, algorithms, and logging in order to prototype Modeling and Simulation Tools and generate scenario datasets
- Utilize math, physics, statistics, data parsing, plotting, and database techniques to develop Algorithm Description Documents (ADDs) and algorithm reference implementations and commit them to Git repositories for version control
- Develop unit tests, preferably as Cucumber scenarios, in order to support the transition and development of MATLAB reference implementations in Java
- Use DevSecOps principles to setup and maintain nightly pipelines to support automated analysis / test and continuous integration testing of algorithm reference implementations
- Provide demonstrations of their ADDs and reference implementations as part of Agile sprints with their respective Integrated Product Team (IPT) to the Project Owners (POs) and Release Train Engineer (RTE)
- Provide technical support to the IPTs in order to develop M&S tools that help verify and validate the tactical implementation of algorithms
- Develop technical briefs and present briefings to both internal and external stakeholders at Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs)
- Complete understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field
- Having a general knowledge of other related disciplines
- Provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems (solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organizational objectives
- Work under only general direction and independently determine and develop approaches to solutions; work will be reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives
- Contribute to the completion of specific programs and projects (failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources)
- Frequently interface internally with Integrated Product Teams (IPT) of other systems engineers, software developers, and analysts
- Frequently interface externally with Federally Funded Research and Development Contracts (FFRDCs) and government customer contacts
- Represent the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects
- Interfacing with the RTE and POs in order to develop and maintain the M&S IPT Backlog within JIRA
- Contribute to the M&S IPT completion of stories
- Mentor junior engineers on the M&S IPT
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Developing and working with mathematical models
- Algorithm engineering to solve computer algorithm problems, including design, analysis, implementation, optimization, profiling, and experimental evaluation
- Systems engineering and software engineering processes and principles
- Modeling and simulation of large complex systems
- Machine learning techniques and metaheuristics
- Verification & Validation (V&V) testing of complex software systems
- Surveillance and target acquisition, track state estimation and correlation, track-to-truth mapping, state vectors, tracking covariances, coordinate conversions, time conversions, and EOIR/RF phenomenology, scheduling and resource management, identification and discrimination, battle management, signal processing, and/or orbital dynamics
- Agile software development processes
- Distributed application environments coded in Java, C++, or other Object-Oriented languages
Candidate should also have the following:
- Strong math and physics, including probability and statistics, linear algebra, and calculus
- Must have ability to use MATLAB or similar languages (Python, Perl, Bash, Mathematica, JavaScript, etc.) to perform prototyping, data visualization, scripting, parsing, and functional programming
- Be able to work both independently and in a team environment
- Must have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desired Skills:
- Strong analytical skill including Monte Carlo analysis and statistical regression
- The ability to use MATLAB, Linux, databases, Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins/Hudson, Jira, Cucumber, Confluence, Twiki, and regular expressions
- Familiarity with Linux and/or Unix based development
EDUCATION: Bachelors with 9+ or Master with 7+ Years of Experience
LOCATION: Full Time/ On-Site in Colorado Springs, CO
CLEARANCE REQUIRMENT: Secret
DOD 8570 REQUIREMENT: None
SALARY RANGE: $130,000 to $155,000
The Perks
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
- Competitive Compensation
- Training and development programs
- Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
- Collaborative and cool culture
- Work-life balance and generous paid time off
Our Commitment
At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.
We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.
As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please email [email protected].
***To all recruitment agencies: Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
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