Instructor Modeling Job Description Sample

Job Description: Job Number: R0035865

Future Concept Air/Space/Cyber Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Key Role:

Support a variety of aerospace technology research and work with state-of-the-art simulation technologies and other simulation analysis experts in a classified environment. Assist with the development, operation, and maintenance of models of current and future technology, including RF and electronic warfare systems. Conduct research and development efforts on the development of study requirements, plans, and hands-on analysis. Work with a team of analysts to perform classified analyses of future weapon and platform concepts for DoD clients using analysis tools at the engagement and mission levels. Develop models of military aircraft, weapons, radar, space assets, and Cyber models for use in future combat scenarios.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience with modeling and simulation, including engagement or mission-level simulation environments

• Experience with computer programming, including MATLAB, Fortran, or C++

• Ability to apply operations research (OR) principles, theories, and concepts to study tasks

• Ability to obtain a security clearance

• BA or BS degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, or Physics

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with AFSIM, including supporting analyses with either air assets, space assets, or Cyber

• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

• Top Secret clearance preferred

• MS degree in Management or a related technical field

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as an adjunct faculty member for the traditional ground campus in the College of Fine Arts and Production, which offers programs in theatre, dance education , music education, digital design with specialization in animation and web design, and digital film with specializations in production or screenwriting.

As an adjunct faculty member, you'll provide program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we'd like to hear from you.

Course Description: DDN-360: 3D Modeling Design II:

• This course is a study of the tools used to convert two-dimensional hand drawings, photos, and other references into three-dimensional elements. Students employ the terminology, tools, and topology of animation and game industries while modeling polygons, NURBS, and SubDs.
  
  Students explore texturing methods, camera setups, lighting techniques, and rendering options. This course includes reading, writing, and lab assignments and requires the creation and exhibition of student work. Prerequisites: DDN-330.
  
  Technology requirement: Students provide their own laptop, a graphics tablet, external hard drive, and subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud. Maya software is available as a student download from the Autodesk website.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include equipping students with the required skill set, facilitating classroom discussions, assessing student performance and preparing students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession. Other main responsibilities include the following:

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Bachelors with 3D Modeling/Design/Animation or Autodesk Certified Instructor AND industry experience AND approval by Dean or 2 years University instruction experience. Preferred: Masters or other terminal degree AND 2 years University instruction experience.

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The Role:

The Modeling Team is strategically positioned within Technology R&D to provide essential input to all phases of the powertrain engineering process. Using custom-built modeling tools, the Modeling Team performs high-level feasibility analyses for future products, defines vehicle- and component-level specifications, and coordinates interdependent iterative design processes for various powertrain components.

The Modeling team is looking for determined, eager individuals with strong breadth and depth of technical knowledge. The Powertrain Performance Modeling Engineer will share in the team responsibility of developing and refining a vehicle model with mixed physical domains, with a focus on coordinating component- and vehicle-level experiments to inform modeling efforts. The Engineer will continuously improve the tools that allow the Modeling Team to effectively support technical requests across the engineering organization.

Responsibilities:

• Analysis and mathematical modeling of physical systems

• Interpretation of simulation results to inform system-level decisions

• Design of component-, subsystem- and vehicle-level experiments

• Post-processing and analysis of experimental data to validate and inform models

• Technical communication of simulation and experimental results

Minimum Requirements:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; M.S. preferred

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and thermal systems

• Demonstrated expertise in multiphysics modeling and simulation

• High proficiency in MATLAB

• Ability to collaboratively develop computational tools with a team of peers

• Ability to manage projects on a timeline and concisely communicate results

• Please send cover letter and most current resume to PEControls@tesla.com*

Facebook is seeking Speech Recognition Research Scientist to join our Speech Team in Seattle. We are looking for experienced applied researchers in machine learning and AI with strong software engineering skills.

The Speech Team is part of the Applied Machine Learning's organization. The team carries out applied research in the Audio and Speech areas. The team has launched video captioning for Facebook's video products including Ads and Instagram and continues to evolve and optimize its ML / AI algorithms for speech recognition and video understanding offerings for rest of Facebook.The ideal candidate will have research experience developing speech recognition systems in different languages.

Individuals in this role should be experts in acoustic modeling, including discriminative training, neural networks, and machine learning, and have experience working on large quantities of data. The candidate will help Facebook conduct research that support naturally spoken input in more than 70 languages.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Optimizing acoustic model training procedures especially discriminative training for using large amounts of audio data in different languages

Work closely with other speech recognition experts and researchers on implementing algorithms that power user and developer-facing products

Be responsible for measuring and optimizing the quality of your algorithms

Build integrated speech recognition systems and perform evaluations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Speech Recognition or Machine Learning

Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, PHP, and shell scripts

Experience in C/C++

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Hadoop/Hbase/Pig or Mapreduce/Sawzall/Bigtable

Fluency in at least 2 natural languages

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Modeling and Simulation System Performance Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

The selected candidate will support the development of modeling and simulation for system performance and architecture for the Global Strategy Mission Solution (GSMS) group.

Essential Duties

• Systems and Mission Engineer with Modeling and Simulation with modeling, simulation, and analysis experience

• Modeling and Simulation experience with Matlab and/or Python

• Work across multiple disciplines to define system performance and early system definition

• Coordinate with engineers and analysts to integrate information into a demonstration and generate the analysis of visualization results

• Strong analytical thinking and systems/SE approach

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline from an ABET accredited university with 5 years of engineering experience OR a STEM Masters Degree with 3 years OR a PhD with 0 years

• Demonstrated Modeling and Analysis experience in Matlab or other related modeling tools

• Experience with C, C , Perl or Python

• Work experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML, and/or Cameo

• Active DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Operational Research, Applied Mathematics

• Demonstrated modeling and analysis experience working space program

• Experience with various phenomenology, able to work across multiple disciplines, experience with early system definition and MBSE is desired

• Strong communication skills required to support frequent customer interactions

• Team player/ leader with strong analytical skills

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Microsoft's hardware teams incubate advanced technologies and build deep partnerships with internal research, product planning, and marketing teams. Microsoft ships tens of millions of hardware products every year, including the Xbox, Surface devices, HoloLens, accessories, and much more. Our opportunities represent a variety of disciplines including, but not limited to, design, verification, and performance modeling, and DevOps supporting the development of custom silicon. Microsoft's hardware teams are also expanding into new technologies such as quantum computing! We are looking for the best and brightest to join us in designing for the future!

• 5 or more years of experience in hardware performance modeling

• Solid understanding of microprocessor architecture

• Solid understanding in OO programming and data structures

• Familiarity with digital logic principles, design and simulation

• Familiar with Verilog/System-Verilog RTL design

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

o Microsoft Secure Screen: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check and credit history analysis upon hire/transfer and every year thereafter.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

The silicon computing development team in Raleigh is seeking passionate, driven, and intellectually curious computer/software engineers to deliver premium-quality designs once considered impossible. Our team is involved in numerous projects within Microsoft developing custom silicon for a diverse set of systems ranging from traditional computing solutions to the control plane for quantum computing. We are responsible for delivering cutting-edge, custom CPU and SoC designs that can perform complex and high-performance functions in an extremely efficient manner.

Job Description:

SRI's Ocean Modeling Lab develops innovative solutions for environmental characterization in the ocean, nearshore, and riverine domains. Our work provides information for mission planning in complex ocean environments and enhanced understanding of environmental & atmospheric effects on maritime operations.

Lab capabilities include:

• High-resolution ocean modeling and wave prediction.

• Data assimilation and related sensor modeling for ocean tides, circulation, winds, and waves

• River characterization and bathymetry estimation from remote sensing data

• Computational fluid dynamics and multi-body dynamics for novel marine vehicles

• User interface development for modeling and assimilation systems

The successful candidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary team on ocean modeling and exploitation of sensor data in an oceanographic context. Areas of focus will include computational ocean modeling, inverse modeling, and data assimilation for ocean circulation, winds, and waves, and the development of adjoint-based data assimilation algorithms and machine learning-based approaches. Responsibilities will include algorithm and code development, set up and execution of computational models and algorithms, and analysis of results. Additional responsibilities will include participation in client interaction and preparation of proposals, as well as preparation of technical articles, reports, and oral presentations.

Qualifications

• Requires a PhD in Engineering (e.g. ME, Civil, Aero), Oceanography, Geophysics, or Mathematics with 0-5 years of experience. Candidates with more extensive experience that is well aligned with the job responsibilities will also be considered, as will those with MS degrees and relevant experience.

• Strong analytical skills, a solid background in computational methods, and good oral and written communication skills are a must, as is a willingness to work on problems at the boundaries between traditional disciplines.

• Programming experience with Fortran, C++, Python and/or Matlab is required.

• Experience with Unix/Linux operating systems, parallel computing, GPU programming, and common machine learning tools (e.g. TensorFlow, Torch, etc.) is desirable.

• Familiarity with operational models (e.g. HyCOM, NCOM, SWAN, Wavewatch3) and data assimilation systems is considered a plus, as is familiarity with microwave or optical sensor phenomenology.

Job Description:

Anticipated hiring range: $51,822.00 to $80,000.00 (Promotional Hiring Range may vary)

The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced transportation modeler to join our team This position is responsible for conducting transportation modeling and analysis tasks in support of short and long-range transportation studies, developing Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) performance measures, assisting with travel forecasting, traffic and transit analysis, and other regional planning efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs senior level transportation modeling and analysis for Capital Area MPO. This position is responsible for making modifications to and producing output using the Triangle Regional Model (TRM). CAMPO modelers are responsible for representing CAMPO on the TRM technical team and completing assigned tasks through the TRM annual work program. In addition to TRM responsibilities, CAMPO modelers are responsible for coordinating regional air quality conformity analysis reporting activities. CAMPO modelers develop and coordinate performance measures for the MPO and assist other staff with transportation analysis, travel forecasting, traffic and transit analysis, and other regional planning efforts. Researches and prepares technical reports and plans on complex issues including roadway capacity analysis, socio-economic data analysis, travel surveys and performance metrics. Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in urban planning or engineering with an emphasis on transportation planning and management, transportation engineering or directly related field and five years of related experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing/Certifications

• Registration as an Engineering Intern by State of North Carolina, or the ability to qualify for such registration preferred.
• PE certification and/or AICP highly desired.
• A valid Class C Driver's License is required

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of transportation modeling practices, air quality planning and transportation conformity process,

• knowledge of FHWA and FTA requirements as related to MPO planning activities. Expertise in TransCAD, ArcGIS, Transmodeler, Micro-station, MOVES, and VISSIM preferred along with expertise in Microsoft Office, GISDK, VB and Python programming languages.

• Must possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of urban and regional transportation planning, and of federal and state transportation planning policy and requirements.

ADA and Other Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: standing, walking, fingering, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work:

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work, and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light work.

Working Conditions:

Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment.

Note:

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

The individual in this role will lead the Counter-Air Threat focus area for the Systems Analysis & Simulation team within the Global Strategy and Mission Solutions Organization. Threat studies and knowledge include all current Counter-Air Threat systems, integration with other counter-air systems/sensors and applications for current/advanced threat comparisons.

The Sr. Principal Counter-Air Threat Modeling Lead will use advanced threat knowledge to evaluate advanced concepts and technologies then convey results via effective visualizations. Activities include performing analysis involving Counter-Air Threat systems, threat sensors, military requirements, system survivability, mission performance, force level effectiveness, and military utility. This role includes the integration of existing threat models, sensor performance models/algorithms and command-and-control models into system simulation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Apply complex Counter-Air Threat analyses across security protocols, advanced programs and platforms.

• Build threat models, modeling tools/toolkits, transfer database information across multiple analytical platforms, repurpose intelligence databases/portfolios into useful operational analysis systems currently used in advanced systems analysis and simulations.

• Lead a team providing Counter-Air Threat technical support to accomplish long-term objectives related to program development, execution, and related research and development projects.

• Communicate across the engineering disciplines/technology areas to integrate capabilities, communicate technical competencies and analyses with internal stakeholders and external customers.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline from an ABET accredited university with a 9 years (OR 7 years with a Masters, OR 4 years with a PhD) of systems/modeling experience

• Must have knowledge of radar fundamentals.

• Must have a minimum clearance of: active DoD Top Secret OR DoD Secret w/ SCI.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

• Working knowledge in various aspects of advanced air and space assets (air vehicle, ground station, operations, sensor payloads, and/or communications) and associated technologies

• Ability to work both independent and in a team in a fast-paced environment, and brief technical approach and status to senior management

• Familiarity with Linux and/or Unix-based development.

• Knowledge of domain specific radar principles, including signal processing, target acquisition, target tracking, resource management, discrimination, and battle manager interfaces.

• Software development experience using C or another Object-Oriented language.

• Experience leading projects through the system engineering lifecycle, including SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR.

• Familiarity with USAF modeling and simulation tools (AFSIM, Suppressor, ESAMS, BRAWLER, etc)

• Modeling and simulation experience to include distributed simulations

• Current full DoD TOP SECRET clearance w/ SCI.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.