Space AI/ML Engineer - Mission-Critical Analytics

Systems Planning & Analysis; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. in Chantilly, VA, seeks an AI/ML Engineer with space-domain experience to support a dynamic space program office. You will help assess, analyze, and improve space-based systems across their lifecycle, collaborating with experts in astrodynamics, sensors, and HPC.

You will contribute to developing ML algorithms for satellite recognition, sensor scheduling, and mission planning support, reporting on performance through metrics and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Math, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting spacecraft operations, systems integration, mission operations, satellite systems, or related aerospace and defense programs.
• Experience supporting operational environments involving spacecraft systems, ground systems, and mission planning systems.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing operational data and developing metrics, dashboards, or performance reporting tools.
• Use programming languages such as Python, C++, or others to leverage existing analysis tools and develop new ones.
• Conduct independent trade studies and technical assessments.
• Review and validate algorithms and results provided by external teams.
• Develop and optionally present actionable technical briefings.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational data and develop metrics, dashboards, or reporting tools.
• Develop ML algorithms for space surveillance applications.
• Coordinate with satellite designers and operations planners; work with astrodynamics, sensors, AI/ML, and HPC teams.

Skills

TS/SCI Poly

Python

C++

Space domain

Data analysis

Trade studies

Algorithm review

Briefings

On-site presence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/DS/Applied Math or related field

Masters preferred

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. in Chantilly, VA, seeks an AI/ML Engineer with space-domain experience to support a dynamic space program office. You will help assess, analyze, and improve space-based systems across their lifecycle, collaborating with experts in astrodynamics, sensors, and HPC.

You will contribute to developing ML algorithms for satellite recognition, sensor scheduling, and mission planning support, reporting on performance through metrics and dashboards.