Remote Sensing Architecture Technical Engineer

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a smart aerospace analyst to support space-related modeling, mission analysis, and system assessments. You will work on geo-spatial and navigation-related topics, turning customer needs into clear project objectives and deliverables.

As part of a collaborative team, you will develop technical presentations and reports that summarize results and recommendations for decision-makers. A MS in a related field and 0–1 year of experience are typical expectations.

Qualifications

• MS degree in a related field with recent completion or in last 12 months.
• 0–1 year of industry experience in modeling, mission analysis, astrodynamics, or space operations.
• Knowledge of space-related modeling, geolocation, or signal processing.
• Familiarity with Python, C/C++, HPC, or Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis in geo-spatial, signals, space surveillance and navigation systems.
• Translate customer needs into project objectives and deliverables.
• Develop presentations and reports communicating results and recommendations.
• Collaborate on deep dives, trade studies, and assessments with teams.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Modeling And Simulation

Space Operations

Python Programming

U.S. Government Security Clearance

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Geolocation

Signal Processing

Algorithm Design

Mathematical Modeling

High-Performance Computing

Software Development

Advanced PNT Technologies

Space Threats

Education

M.S. in aerospace engineering

M.S. in physics

M.S. in operations research

M.S. in mathematics

PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Fortran

C++

C

Linux

Job description

• Support analysis in geo-spatial intelligence, signals intelligence, space surveillance, navigation systems, and/or space protection
• Apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to support research, development, and acquisition recommendations for space-based sensing architectures
• Evaluate architecture performance using in-house or custom-developed analysis tools
• Collaborate with senior staff, management, and teams on deep dives, trade studies, and assessments
• Translate customer needs into project objectives and provide quality deliverables to customer organizations
• Develop and present technically accurate presentations and reports communicating analysis results and recommended solutions
• Support the sustainment, development, and growth of analysis and simulation capabilities

Requirements

• M.S. degree in aerospace engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field from an accredited program (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
• 0–1 year of industry experience in relevant topic areas post bachelor’s degree, such as modeling and simulation, mission analysis, astrodynamics, or space operations
• Knowledge or project experience with one or more of: space-related modeling and simulation, geolocation, mission data processing, signal processing, space threats, resilient systems, advanced PNT technologies, algorithm design, software development, or mathematical modeling
• Familiarity with one or more software languages, including Python, C/C++, and/or High-Performance Computing/Linux environments
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance
• Transcripts required
• Preferred: PhD degree in a related field
• Preferred: proficiency with Python, C, C++, MATLAB, Fortran, or Java
• Preferred: significant experience in listed functional/mission areas
• Preferred: knowledge of Intelligence Community or U.S. Department of Defense business practices, acquisition policies, or space mission portfolios
• Preferred: current TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in aerospace engineering, modeling and simulation, and space operations, with a strong ability to analyze and evaluate space-based sensing architectures. Proficient in developing technical presentations and reports while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Aerospace Engineering
• Modeling And Simulation
• Space Operations
• Python Programming
• U.S. Government Security Clearance

Hard Skills

• Astrodynamics
• Mission Analysis
• Geolocation
• Signal Processing
• Algorithm Design
• Mathematical Modeling
• High-Performance Computing
• Software Development
• Advanced PNT Technologies
• Space Threats

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• TS/SCI Security Clearance
• U.S. Government Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Intelligence Community
• U.S. Department Of Defense
• Acquisition Policies
• Space Mission Portfolios

Tools & Technologies

• MATLAB
• Fortran
• C++
• C
• Linux