Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Engineer /Sr. Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Engineer
Core
Develop algorithms, perform systems engineering, and conduct modeling/simulation analysis for space surveillance, threat susceptibility, and space protection missions.
Role type
Senior IC space domain awareness and space control engineer (modeling & simulation)
Builds
Space surveillance systems, threat assessment tools, and mission simulation frameworks
Domain
Defense space operations, space domain awareness (SDA), and space control
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Astrodynamic analysis, algorithm development, systems engineering, modeling and simulation, risk and resilience assessment, sensor concept analysis (EO/IR/Radar/RF), interdisciplinary team leadership
Preferred skills
Command and control background, EO/IR sensor experience for missile warning/defense, orbit analyst or space control operator experience, Air Force weapons school background, electronic warfare modeling, space surveillance network sensor operations
Technologies
Java, C++, Python, MATLAB, C, FORTRAN
Responsibilities
Provide astrodynamic analytical support for space surveillance systems; analyze electro-optical, infrared, radar, and RF sensor concepts; perform space protection and threat susceptibility vulnerability analysis; support space system exercises and evaluate training requirements; contribute to risk assessments of kinetic and non-kinetic threats; lead independent studies with analyst teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
