Space Systems - Radar Engineer

Company: Centauri
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: September 2, 2020

Job Description:

Thank you for your interest in joining the Centauri team. Together, we can leverage the next generation of advanced technologies to deliver industry-leading capabilities across land, air, sea, space, and cyberspace. Our goal is to deliver innovative solutions using an agile, mission-first approach to address the most difficult technical challenges facing our customers. The only way that we can tackle these challenges is by recruiting the brightest minds in the industry to join our team. Description Centauri is seeking a highly motivated Space Systems Radar engineer to support the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), GEOINT Research and Technology (R&T) organization. R&T's mission is to advance the future Geospatial Intelligence architecture through technology development and innovation. Key skills include a superior knowledge of small and large satellite systems requirements, radar design, data processing and algorithm performance modeling and simulation. Responsibilities include: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the area of advanced radar mission electronics, payload development, analysis and modeling of radar systems. Provide technical analysis in the field of advanced aperture technologies that reduce size, weight, power and cost (SWAP-C) and/or enhances performance for GEOINT systems Provide technical analysis in the field of digital system engineering concepts for GEOINT systems Benchmark evaluations of special algorithms and capabilities Provide quantitative analysis that demonstrates value of implementing enhanced algorithms to provide new capabilities Create and deliver simulation software code in support of above as directed by the Government Provide engineering services to complete analysis and studies to support development of advanced radar systems Provide technical evaluation and assessment of development contract activities Evaluate/verify technical claims and artifacts required for advancing hardware capabilities and processing methods Support development and/or evaluation of Contractor SOWs, proposals, test plans and procedures, and reports May require travel to development contractor facilities Minimum Qualifications: BS degree in engineering, physics, imaging science / remote sensing or related technical discipline 25+ years' experience with space system research, development, modeling and simulation 15+ years' experience with reducing SWAP-C for GEOINT systems Satellite development experience with low or high earth systems Domain expertise in GEOINT space systems and Major space system performance Specific knowledge of the NRO and application of its processes Familiarity with the system design trade process, assessment of system design options, analysis of mission requirements, monitoring of development and test activities, development of CONOPs, and tracking of system performance Demonstrated experience in interacting with development contractors, actively participating in design reviews, evaluating technical proposals, documents and designs, reviewing and/or developing test plans and procedures, and writing correspondence or white papers Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills Desired Qualifications: MS/PhD in engineering physics, imaging science / remote sensing or related technical discipline 30+ years' experience with space systems research, development, modeling and simulation 20+ years' experience with reducing SWAP-C for GEOINT systems Extensive satellite development experience with low or high earth systems Extensive exposure to the system design trade process, assessment of system design options, analysis of mission requirements, monitoring of development and test activities, development of CONOPs, and tracking of system performance Expert in interacting with development contractors, actively participating in design reviews, evaluating technical proposals, documents and designs, reviewing and/or developing test plans and procedures, and writing correspondence or white papers Security Clearance Requirements: Active TS/SCI (ability to obtain a CI poly) Apply Today! Centauri is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law. Are you a returning applicant? Previous Applicants: Email: Password:
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