Senior Principal Operations Analysis Systems Engineer

Jobtailor

California (MO)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an accomplished aerospace systems engineer to perform modeling and simulation in support of advanced air vehicle concepts. The role emphasizes evaluation of new requirements, mission engineering, and cross-disciplinary communication to align capabilities with mission needs.

The ideal candidate will have extensive MATLAB/Python/C/C++ programming experience, hands-on analysis of radar and sensor payloads, and a TS clearance or active EA with SAP eligibility.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of related engineering experience
Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time
Familiarity with advanced air and space assets and associated technologies
Knowledge of low observables, electronic warfare, radar modeling/analysis, RF/IR/EO/acoustic modeling/analysis, survivability analysis, countermeasures, operations, sensor payloads, and ground stations
Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment
Ability to brief technical approach and status to senior management
Familiarity with Linux and/or Unix-based development
Knowledge of domain‑specific radar principles, including signal processing, target acquisition, target tracking, resource management, discrimination, and battle manager interfaces
Experience with air vehicle sensors, data processing/fusion, data links, navigation, or vehicle control
Experience with MATLAB, Python, C#, C/C++, or other advanced programming languages
Familiarity with USAF modeling and simulation tools such as AFSIM, Suppressor, ESAMS, STK, or other engagement or mission‑level models
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance

Responsibilities

Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis to support program development, execution, and related research and development projects
Support development or assessment of new requirements
Evaluate advanced air vehicle concepts and technologies
Support mission engineering activities
Trade performance capabilities of new systems and architectures against cost and mission requirements
Develop mission-relevant scenarios
Assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging systems and capabilities in threat environments
Communicate across engineering disciplines and technology areas to integrate capabilities

Job description

Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis to support program development, execution, and related research and development projects
Support development or assessment of new requirements
Evaluate advanced air vehicle concepts and technologies
Support mission engineering activities
Trade performance capabilities of new systems and architectures against cost and mission requirements
Develop mission-relevant scenarios
Assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging systems and capabilities in threat environments
Communicate across engineering disciplines and technology areas to integrate capabilities

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience
Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time
Familiarity with advanced air and space assets and associated technologies
Knowledge of low observables, electronic warfare, radar modeling/analysis, RF/IR/EO/acoustic modeling/analysis, survivability analysis, countermeasures, operations, sensor payloads, and ground stations
Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment
Ability to brief technical approach and status to senior management
Familiarity with Linux and/or Unix-based development
Knowledge of domain‑specific radar principles, including signal processing, target acquisition, target tracking, resource management, discrimination, and battle manager interfaces
Experience with air vehicle sensors, data processing/fusion, data links, navigation, or vehicle control
Experience with MATLAB, Python, C#, C/C++, or other advanced programming languages
Familiarity with USAF modeling and simulation tools such as AFSIM, Suppressor, ESAMS, STK, or other engagement or mission‑level models
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in modeling, simulation, and analysis to support advanced air vehicle concepts and mission engineering activities. Proficient in evaluating system performance against mission requirements and communicating technical approaches across engineering disciplines.

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