2027 Surveillance & Navigation Architecture Performance Technical Engineer
Core
Evaluate end-to-end architecture performance for navigation and positioning systems using modeling, simulation, and analysis to support defense and intelligence capabilities.
Role type
Senior Member of Technical Staff (MTS), Navigation and Positioning Architectures Engineer
Builds
Architecture evaluation models, performance assessments, and analysis reports for PNT solutions
Domain
Aerospace, Defense, Space Systems, Navigation & Positioning (PNT)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Modeling and simulation, Mission analysis, Astrodynamics, Space operations, Geolocation, Signal processing, Algorithm design, Software development, Mathematical modeling, PNT resilience analysis
Preferred skills
PhD in aerospace engineering/mathematics/physics, TS/SCI security clearance, Intelligence Community/DoD business practices, High-Performance Computing/Linux environments
Technologies
Python, C/C++, MATLAB, Fortran, Java
Responsibilities
Support analysis in mission areas like geo-spatial intelligence, space surveillance, and navigation systems; Perform architecture evaluation modeling using custom analysis tools; Conduct trade studies and assessments to translate customer needs into project objectives; Develop and present technical reports and recommendations; Lead small teams of peers and mentor junior staff in analysis and development tasks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities