Senior MW/MT/MD Sensor Modeling and Simulation Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

The Systems Engineering Division (SED) provides unmatched experience in systems engineering to the U.S. government and to numerous public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced application of space technology. From systems architecture development to system analysis and optimization, astrodynamics, orbital debris, navigation, failure analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED exploits an incredibly broad array of engineering and business disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs and national challenges.

The Systems Performance, Estimation, and Algorithms Department (SPEAD) performs algorithm development and evaluation as well as concept development, systems engineering and architecture analysis support for national security space customers.

The selected candidate will provide analytical support, software development, systems engineering and architecting, and modeling and simulation support for government customers in missile warning/missile tracking/missile defense (MW/MT/MD) mission area to include Probability of Warning. The selected candidate will interact directly with government customers as well as Aerospace program office personnel in the El Segundo, CA, Chantilly, VA, Huntsville, AL, and Colorado Springs, CO, areas and collaborate closely with Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) and program office personnel.

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What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide technical expertise, mentoring and project leadership in the modeling and performance analysis of MW/MT/MD sensors and systems and their broader system-of-systems architectures
• Conduct a range of analysis using a framework of modeling, simulation and analysis capabilities including in-house, custom and commercially available/government provided modeling tools
• Analyze electro-optical (EO), infrared (IR), radar and passive radio frequency sensor concepts, architectures, and algorithms
• Model Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) signal processing algorithms both on-board and ground-based, and analyze performance
• Assess ballistic and non-ballistic missiles, advanced threats (dim or highly maneuverable targets), model detection, tracking and track custody behaviors
• Sensor constellation performance analysis; evaluate and verify contractor performance analysis
• Probability of Warning analysis for various sensor concepts

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in mathematics, electrical or aerospace engineering, physics, computer science or equivalent, or a Bachelor's degree with twelve (12) years of applicable experience required
• 10 years experience in systems engineering analysis of EO/IR space or airborne surveillance systems including system-of-systems architectures, system and sensor level evaluation and simulation, mission performance assessment with emphasis on single and multi-target tracking, detection and estimation, sensor tasking and scheduling, system error analysis, and system integration
• Developed computer tools, simulations, and/or algorithms to support analyses of interdisciplinary support teams and performing general and specific systems engineering trades assessments
• Background in statistics, estimation, controls, signal processing or a related field with experience developing and implementing EO/IR missile detection, missile warning, missile tracking, and probability of warning algorithms
• Fluent in at least one the following programming languages; MATLAB, C++, Python, C, Java.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in analysis and technical leadership within the MW/MT/MD mission

• Good interpersonal communication and briefing skills along with the ability to work independently and interact effectively with high-level government, Aerospace, and contractor personnel
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