Senior Missile Defense Radar Analyst/Engineer
Torch Technologies, Inc
- Huntsville, AL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Common tasks for this position include leading scenario design and development, analysis tool design and development, and complex analysis on radar system and/or algorithm performance.
- The selected candidate will provide expertise and mentor junior team members on various aspects of critical radar functions including acquisition, scheduling, tracking, discrimination, advanced functions, and system-level interactions.
- The selected candidate will investigate issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop creative solutions to complex technical problems.
- The selected candidate may support a broad range of projects including performance analysis, modeling & simulation (M&S) verification & validation (V&V), post-flight reconstructions, and integration and risk reduction efforts.
- The selected candidate will provide technical leadership in a highly dynamic environment that promotes team interaction, collaboration, and problem solving.
- The selected candidate will interact with external customers and stakeholders within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), program offices, and radar development prime contractors.
- Minimum of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, or Computer Science from an accredited institution; Master's or Ph.D. degree desired
- 8+ years of experience with sensor and/or system-level data analysis
- Proficient in data manipulation and analysis, data visualization, signal and data processing, electromagnetics, and/or system engineering using Matlab, Python, and/or similar tools
- Ability to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in team environments
- Ability to develop and/or contribute to reports and briefings that explain complex radar behaviors effectively to a broad range of audiences
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively across multiple efforts
- Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to mentor and lead junior staff
- Proven ability to interact professionally and effectively with a diverse set of customers, collaborators, stakeholders, and senior leadership
- Experience with AN/TPY-2, AN/TPY-6, LRDR, SBX, UEWR, and/or CDU radar systems (and/or associated digital representations).
- Experience leading radar analysis, radar systems engineering, and/or radar test and evaluation.
- Experience with radar signal/detection injection HWIL systems (OSI, DIGISIM, OSM).
- Experience leading the development of complex analysis tools using Matlab.
- Experience with other aspects of the Missile Defense System (MDS) and the Missile Defense Agency including threat/targets, C2BMC, GFC, and simulation frameworks such as OSF.