Space Domain Awareness Engineer
Core
Engineer modeling, simulation, and analysis of space threats, orbital risks, and sensor systems to support national security space missions.
Role type
Senior IC Space Domain Awareness Engineer (Modeling & Simulation)
Builds
Space threat assessments, orbital risk models, sensor architecture analyses, and mission planning simulations
Domain
National Security / Space Operations / Defense
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Modeling and simulation, Filtering algorithms, Orbit determination, PNT analysis, Sensor systems analysis, Programming (Python/MATLAB/C++), Systems engineering, Cross-functional team leadership
Preferred skills
TS/SCI clearance, Military or operational background, EO/IR sensor expertise, Collision avoidance modeling, Electromagnetic interference analysis, Space object cataloguing
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, C++, Java, C, FORTRAN, Space Surveillance Network (SSN)
Responsibilities
Evaluate risks to satellite operations from interference, debris, and counterspace activities; Contribute to electronic warfare and directed energy mission planning; Analyze electro-optical, infrared, radar, and RF sensor concepts; Perform orbit determination and target tracking analyses; Participate in operational simulations and wargaming; Provide technical leadership and mentorship to early-career engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities