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The Systems Engineering Division (SED) provides unmatched experience in systems engineering to the U.S. government and to numerous public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced application of space technology. From systems architecture development to system analysis and optimization, astrodynamics, orbital debris, navigation, failure analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED exploits an incredibly broad array of engineering and business disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs and national challenges.

The Systems Performance, Estimation, and Algorithms Department (SPEAD) performs concept development, systems engineering, architecture analysis, algorithm development and evaluation support for national security space customers emphasizing Radar, Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) sensors, command and control, missile warning/missile tracking (MW/MT) missions, electronic warfare (EW), space domain awareness (SDA), and sp

The selected candidate will provide project and technical leadership, analytical support, algorithm development, systems engineering and architecting, and modeling and simulation analysis for space surveillance systems, tactical command and control, space protection and space threat susceptibility, missile warning and missile defense. Candidate will interact directly with government customers as well as Aerospace program office personnel in the Colorado Springs area and collaborate closely with Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) and program office personnel in El Segundo, CA, Chantilly, VA, and other locations.

What You'll Be Doing Provide technical expertise and leadership in the modeling and analysis of SDA and MW/MD sensors and systems and their broader system-of-systems architectures Conduct a range of analysis using a framework of modeling, simulation and analysis capabilities including in-house, custom and commercially available/government provided modeling tools Analyze electro-optical (EO), infrared (IR), radar and passive radio frequency sensor concepts, architectures, and algorithms Missile and advanced threat (dim, highly maneuverable) target tracking and track custody Sensor constellation performance analysis Directly support the technical lead for a modeling and simulation effort for the Space Security and Defense Program by providing analysis, development support and guidance of early career engineers Become proficient in the areas of SDA, BMC2, space control, the space operations simulator Provide independent assessments and lead studies with teams of analysts derived from the most capable government/FFRDC/SETA/contractor sources

What you need to be successful Minimum Requirements

Advanced degree in mathematics, engineering, physics, computer science or equivalent, or a bachelor's degree with eight (8) years of applicable experience required 5 years experience in systems engineering analysis of space surveillance systems including system-of-systems architectures, mission performance assessment, and system ev luation and simulation. Demonstrated experience within the BMC2, SDA, space control mission areas or MW/MT/MD mission areas Experience in modeling, simulation, analysis, and/or algorithm development Led development of computer tools and simulations to support analyses of interdisciplinary support teams and performing general systems engineering and integration support Experience in at least one the following programming languages; Java, C++, Python, MATLAB, C, or FORTRAN. Good interpersonal communication and briefing skills along with the ability to work independently and interact effectively with high-level government, Aerospace, and contractor personnel. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How you can stand out Current TS/SCI clearance. Background in command and control. Experience with EO/IR sensors, especially for missile warning/missile... For full info follow application link.

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