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