Space-Based Radar System Architect

About the role

The GEOINT Innovations Office (GIO) under the National Systems Group (NSG) Imagery Programs Division (IPD) seeks a Space-Based Radar System Architect (Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer – Signal and Image Processing). This position requires 100% on-site work in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate domain experts from Aerospace’s Engineering Matrix organization to perform design trades at the payload, vehicle, and constellation level in the evaluation of future GEOINT architectures for performance, user requirements satisfaction, and mission utility
• Review contractor concept proposals and independently evaluate system capabilities against user needs to highlight opportunities and risks to the Government
• Communicate programmatic and technical issues and provide independent recommendations to Aerospace management, the Government customer and other contractors
• Respond to urgent technical questions originating from multiple agencies (NRO, NGA, ODNI, DoW), NRO Leadership, and Congress
• Provide daily organization and technical oversight for task execution, managing pertinent budgets, regularly communicate status and findings to customer counterparts and management
• Serve as advisor and mentor to SETA, Aerospace, and Customer representatives as they learn technical aspects of program execution
• Develop visualizations using modeling and simulation software to depict constellations and architectures
• Plan or conduct architectural and optimization trade-studies
• Work in a fast-paced environment with many interesting technical challenges that require strategy, critical thinking and collaboration to provide solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s OR Advanced degree in mathematics, physics, electrical engineering or related technical discipline
• A minimum of 6 years of experience post-bachelor degree
• Technical experience in architecture modeling, orbital mechanics, and space systems
• Familiarity with remote sensing radar or RF mission payloads

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience
• Strong understanding of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary technical teams and integrate their results into decision-driving products

Skills

• Advanced degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related field
• Strong understanding of GEOINT architectures, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Moving Target Indication (MTI)
• Experience in planning or conducting architectural and optimization trade-studies
• Experience developing visualizations using modeling and simulation software to depict constellations and architectures
• Program Office experience working directly with contractors, SETA, and government customers
• Experience working within the intelligence community and advising senior officials
• Prior experience working in an engineering matrix that supports program office and customer senior leadership

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, including annual salary range of $129,000.00 - $249,600.00, depending on qualifications and experience. Additional benefits include comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options, 401(k) Plan, flexible spending accounts, variable pay program for exceptional contributions, relocation assistance, professional growth and development programs, and an inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.