Navigation & Positioning Architectures MTS Engineer
Core
Develop and maintain modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) capabilities to evaluate end-to-end architecture performance for navigation and positioning systems, supporting defense and intelligence capabilities.
Role type
Senior Member of Technical Staff (SrMTS), Navigation & Positioning Architectures
Builds
Architecture evaluation models, performance assessments, and analysis tools for PNT systems
Domain
Aerospace, Defense, Navigation & Positioning (PNT), Modeling & Simulation
Required skills
modeling and simulation, mission analysis, astrodynamics, space operations, geolocation, positioning, navigation, timing (PNT) technologies, PNT resilience and interference analysis, mathematical modeling, signal processing, algorithm design, software development
Preferred skills
PhD in aerospace engineering/mathematics/physics/operations research, experience with Intelligence Community or US Department of War business practices, proficiency in Python/C/C++/MATLAB/Fortran/Java, active TS/SCI security clearance
Technologies
Python, C, C++, MATLAB, Fortran, Java, High-Performance Computing, Linux
Responsibilities
Support analysis in mission areas like geo-spatial intelligence, signals intelligence, space surveillance, and space protection; independently apply engineering techniques to support R&D and acquisition decisions for PNT solutions; perform architecture evaluation modeling using in-house or custom analysis tools; plan and conduct deep dives, trade studies, and assessments; develop and present technical reports and presentations; aid in sustainment and growth of analysis and simulation capabilities; lead small teams of peers and mentor junior staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities