Surveillance and Navigation Architecture Performance Technical Engineer

Jobtailor; Kansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a talented aerospace analysis professional to support geo-spatial intelligence initiatives, including space surveillance and PNT systems. You will translate customer needs into project objectives and deliver technically accurate analyses and reports.

The role emphasizes modeling, simulation, and software development in HPC/Linux environments, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute to growing org capabilities. TS/SCI preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or related field (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
• 0–1 year of industry experience post bachelor’s degree in modeling/simulation, mission analysis, astrodynamics, or space operations
• Familiarity with Python, C/C++, MATLAB, Fortran, or Java
• Transcripts required
• PhD in aerospace engineering, mathematics, physics, operations research, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Support analysis in geo-spatial intelligence, signals intelligence, space surveillance, navigation systems, and/or space protection
• Apply engineering techniques to support R&D and acquisition decisions for PNT solutions
• Perform architecture evaluation modeling using in-house or custom tools
• Plan and conduct deep dives, trade studies, and assessments with senior staff
• Translate customer needs into project objectives and deliver quality results
• Develop and present technically accurate presentations and reports
• Aid in sustaining and growing organizational analysis and simulation capabilities
• Lead small teams of peers and mentor junior staff on routine analysis and development tasks

Skills

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

Fortran

Java

Education

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

PhD preferred

PhD in related field

Tools

High-Performance Computing

Linux Environments

MATLAB

Fortran

Java

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 decisions for positioning, navigation, and timing solutions
• Perform architecture evaluation modeling using in-house or custom-developed analysis tools
• Plan and conduct deep dives, trade studies, and assessments with senior staff, management, and project teams
• 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
• Aid in sustaining, developing, and growing organizational analysis and simulation capabilities
• Lead small teams of peers and mentor junior staff in routine analysis and development tasks as part of larger project efforts

Requirements

• Master’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
• Familiarity with one or more software languages, including Python, C/C++, and/or High-Performance Computing/Linux environments
• Experience with geolocation, positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) technologies and architectures, PNT resilience and interference analysis, mathematical modeling, space-related modeling and simulation, mission data processing, signal processing, space threats, resilient systems, algorithm design, or software development
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the U.S. government
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance
• Transcripts required
• PhD in aerospace engineering, mathematics, physics, operations research, or a related field (preferred)
• Proficiency with Python, C, C++, MATLAB, Fortran, or Java
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community or U.S. Department of Defense business practices, acquisition policies, or space mission portfolios
• Ability to self-manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and deliverables
• Ability to maintain deliverable quality and manage customer expectations
• Ability to take direction, work independently, and develop productive working relationships
• Ability to collaborate across a diverse team in different locations
• Current, active TS/SCI security clearance or SAP accesses (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in geo-spatial intelligence, signals intelligence, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) technologies. Proficient in software development and mathematical modeling, with strong capabilities in leading teams and delivering quality analysis and reports.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Master’s Degree In Aerospace Engineering
• Experience With Geolocation And PNT Technologies
• Proficiency With Python And C/C++
• Ability To Obtain Security Clearance
• Knowledge Of Intelligence Community Practices

Hard Skills

• Modeling And Simulation
• Mission Analysis
• Astrodynamics
• Space Operations
• Algorithm Design
• Mathematical Modeling
• Signal Processing
• Space Threats Analysis
• Software Development
• PNT Resilience Analysis

Soft Skills

• Ability To Self-Manage Tasks
• Ability To Collaborate Across Teams
• Ability To Maintain Deliverable Quality
• Ability To Take Direction
• Ability To Develop Working Relationships

Certifications & Qualifications

• Security Clearance
• TS/SCI Security Clearance (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

• Aerospace Engineering
• Physics
• Operations Research
• U.S. Department Of Defense
• Acquisition Policies
• Space Mission Portfolios

Tools & Technologies

• High-Performance Computing
• Linux Environments
• MATLAB
• Fortran
• Java