Space Domain Awareness Modeling & Analysis Engineer
Core
Develop and refine physics-based models and simulations for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems in optical and infrared wave bands to assess performance against government requirements.
Role type
Senior IC space systems modeling and simulation engineer
Builds
End-to-end system performance models, simulated data products, and validation experiments for remote sensing systems
Domain
Defense space systems, remote sensing, optical/infrared imaging
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Physics-based modeling, system performance assessment, experimental design, C++, Python, Git, analytical problem-solving
Preferred skills
SDA sensor modeling, image reduction pipelines, FORTRAN, agile development, hardware performance evaluation
Technologies
C++, Python, Git, Jira, Confluence, FORTRAN
Responsibilities
Develop and refine SDA system models in optical and infrared bands; construct techniques for defining system performance requirements; design experiments to validate SDA system performance; evaluate performance impact of sensor configurations; collaborate on end-to-end system modeling tools; present work to government stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship potential