Modeling&SimulationAdvancedOpticalPhysicist

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