Space Domain Awareness Technical Fellow
Core
Architecting next-generation Space Domain Awareness (SDA) system architectures, sensor networks, and data fusion capabilities to provide situational awareness and decision advantage for defense, civil, and commercial space operators.
Role type
Technical Fellow (Strategy & Technical Innovation)
Builds
Integrated SDA architectures, sensor networks, data fusion systems, and space traffic management capabilities
Domain
Space Systems / National Security / Orbital Mechanics
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
SDA system architecture, sensor phenomenology, data fusion, orbital mechanics, AI/ML for tracking, space traffic management, leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, government/commercial SDA systems experience
Preferred skills
MS/PhD in Aerospace Engineering or Physics, cislunar/deep space domain awareness, space battle management, cyber resilience, international partnership frameworks
Technologies
Radar, optical, infrared, passive RF sensors, AI/ML frameworks, space-based simulation tools
Responsibilities
Drive next-generation SDA system architectures spanning ground and space-based sensors; Pioneer AI/ML integration for automated tracking and anomaly detection; Shape corporate investment in emerging SDA technologies; Mentor the next generation of SDA experts; Bridge defense, intelligence, civil, commercial, and international communities; Lead integrated architectures fusing multi-source data into actionable decision support
Seniority
Fellow, strategic technical leadership & mentorship