Commercial Space-based phenomenology Lead
Core
Lead technical evaluations of commercial space-based sensor capabilities (electro-optical, SAR, RF) for integration into national security architectures.
Role type
Senior IC Systems Engineering Lead (Space-based phenomenology)
Builds
National security architecture models and acquisition strategies for commercial space integration
Domain
Defense / National Security / Space Systems
Required skills
Space-based architecture modeling, Sensor phenomenology analysis (EO/SAR/RF), Analytical simulation, Technical team leadership, Acquisition strategy, Trade studies
Preferred skills
Commercial space company experience, Hyperspectral sensor evaluation, Multi-disciplinary matrixed team management, Architecture optimization
Technologies
Synthetic Aperture Radar, Electro-Optical sensors, Radio Frequency systems, Hyperspectral capabilities
Responsibilities
Lead technical evaluations of commercial sensor capabilities, Communicate programmatic issues to government customers, Manage task execution and budgets, Collaborate with NRO and Intelligence community, Lead technical staff on complex challenges
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight