2027 Sensor Modeling and Simulation Grad Intern
Core
Develop next-generation remote sensing systems by modeling end-to-end sensing performance, simulating target scenes/atmospheres, and creating simulated data products for defense and civil space missions.
Role type
Graduate intern, sensor modeling and simulation engineer
Builds
Simulated data products, sensor performance models, and scene simulations for national space systems
Domain
Defense, space systems, remote sensing, electro-optics
Required skills
Scientific programming (Python, C++, Matlab, IDL), analytical problem-solving, optics/electro-optics knowledge, data simulation, computer vision
Preferred skills
Electro-optical system modeling, atmospheric radiative transfer modeling (MODTRAN), synthetic scene generation (DIRSIG, Unreal Engine), agile software development
Technologies
Python, C++, Matlab, IDL, DIRSIG, Unreal Engine, MODTRAN, Jira, Confluence
Responsibilities
Apply analysis tools for image chain modeling, spectroscopy, and change detection; augment modeling & simulation software; advise customers on system performance; document and present study results
Seniority
Graduate intern