Space Architecture Performance Modeling & Simulation Specialist
Core
Lead development and maintenance of sophisticated simulation tools for requirements verification, analyses-of-alternatives, and performance modeling of space-based remote sensing architectures.
Role type
Senior Engineering Specialist (Space Architecture Performance Modeling & Simulation)
Builds
End-to-end architecture performance assessments and technical recommendations for research, development, and acquisition decisions.
Domain
National security space enterprise, remote sensing, signals intelligence (SIGINT), and space surveillance.
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Space-related modeling and simulation, geolocation, mission data processing, signal and image processing, algorithm design, software development, mathematical modeling, technical leadership, team coordination, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
SIGINT satellite systems knowledge, next-generation SIGINT architecture, RF link budgets, antenna modeling, signal detection, space subsystem performance modeling (antennas, receivers, payloads), DoD acquisition policies
Technologies
Python, C++, Fortran, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Lead teams to perform assessments using in-house analysis tools; translate customer needs into project objectives; mentor junior staff; interface with government leaders and program offices; develop and present technical reports; support development of analysis and simulation tools.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership