Senior Simulation-based Systems Test Engineer

About the Team

The Sensors Division develops advanced solutions in radar, space-based sensing, electronic warfare, and underwater acoustics. Within the Space Missions and Sensing (SMS) Sector, we focus on advancing space sensing, space control, and counter-sensing technologies for critical national security missions.

Responsibilities

• Design and apply cutting-edge models and simulation frameworks to support test and evaluation of algorithms, command & control systems, and deployed software solutions
• Collaborate with diverse teams and technical leadership to understand system level requirements and broad objectives; summarize progress, report on findings and provide assessments
• Support business development initiatives and proposal writing efforts, playing a key role in shaping the proposed technology solutions

Requirements

• This position requires the ability to obtain a secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
• BS + 5 years' experience, MS + 3 years, PhD + 2 years, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline
• Experience with space defense programs and modeling, sensor systems, platforms, and ground systems
• Experience in at least two of the following topics:
  • RF/radar signal processing, optimization, waveform design, electronic warfare, machine learning, adaptive signal processing
  • AI/ML approaches to optimization, model & simulation, systems engineering, test engineering, radar modelling, optics modelling
  • Orbital mechanics, space systems (propulsion, thermal, communications, GNC)
• Experience providing technical briefs to subcontractors, senior level executives, and customers
• Proficiency in one or more scientific or mathematical programming languages, such as MATLAB, Python, and C/C++
• Excellent communicator and briefer, comfortable communicating with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong mathematical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret or TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience with industry standard simulation tools such as AFSIM
• Demonstrated leadership of complex research, development, and engineering efforts
• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline
• Ability to apply novel, innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to challenging engineering problems

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $139,000 - $170,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.