Booz Allen
Modeling&SimulationAdvancedOpticalPhysicist
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“Modeling & Simulation Advanced Optical Physicist at Booz Allen. Skills: Optical modeling, Simulation, Physics-based models. Develop optical models. Validate optical models”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills
Secret clearance, Top Secret clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of experience in optical modeling and simulation, Master’s degree in Optical Physics, Physics, Applied Physics, or Electrical Engineering, Secret clearance
Nice to Have
Experience with tools such as AFSIM, SOSM, or custom optical simulation codes, Experience with GPU-accelerated modeling, C++, CUDA, or real-time simulation pipelines, Experience with remote sensing, target signature modeling, hyperspectral imaging, IR imaging, or optical system design, Experience integrating models into multi-domain or system-of-systems simulations, Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills, Possession of excellent analytical skills, Top Secret clearance, Doctorate degree in Optical Physics or related field
What You'll Do.
Develop optical models
Validate optical models
Optimize optical models
Perform MS&A of EO/IR sensor performance
Lead V&V of modeling tools
Contribute to V&V of modeling tools
Support test planning
Support algorithm development
Support data analysis
Support model-based requirements definition
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with systems engineers; Collaborate with software developers; Collaborate with analysts
Communication Scope
Written communication skills; Verbal communication skills
Full Job Description
Modeling & Simulation Advanced Optical Physicist **The Opportunity:** We are seeking a highly skilled Advanced Optical Physicist with strong expertise in modeling and simulation (M&S) to support development, analysis, and evaluation of complex optical and electro-optical systems. The ideal candidate will combine deep theoretical physics knowledge with practical experience in computational modeling environments to help shape next-generation sensing, imaging, and phenomenology-driven simulation capabilities. **How You 'll Contribute:** * Develop, validate, and optimize physics-based and phenomenology-based optical models, including radiometry, imaging systems, laser propagation, and optical signatures. * Perform end-to-end modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of EO/IR sensor performance under varying environmental, atmospheric, and operational conditions. * Lead or contribute to verification and validation (V&V) of modeling tools against empirical datasets. * Collaborate with systems engineers, software developers, and analysts on integrated simulation frameworks. * Support test planning, algorithm development, data analysis, and model-based requirements definition. * Document technical findings and present results to internal teams and customers. **You Have:** * 3+ years of experience in optical modeling and simulation * Experience with optical simulation tools such as MODTRAN * Ability to validate complex physics-based models * Secret clearance * Master’s degree in Optical Physics, Physics, Applied Physics, or Electrical Engineering **Nice If You Have:** * Experience with tools such as AFSIM, SOSM, or custom optical simulation codes * Experience with GPU-accelerated modeling, C++, CUDA, or real-time simulation pipelines * Experience with remote sensing, target signature modeling, hyperspectral imaging, IR imaging, or optical system design * Experience integrating models into multi-domain or system-of-systems simulations * Possession of excellent written and ver
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