Sensor Modeling and Simulation Analysis Engineer

Position: 2026 Sensor Modeling and Simulation Analysis Engineer
* Applying SMSD and COTS analysis tools and techniques for applications including image chain modeling, scene simulation, spectroscopy, computer vision, change detection and tracking, space domain awareness, lidar and 3D remote sensing, radio frequency remote sensing, product quality metrics, optics, calibration, and/or data simulation.
* Applying best practices for modeling & simulation software development to augment existing software capabilities.
* Advising internal Aerospace customers on operational and R&D remote sensing system performance.
* Performing, documenting, and presenting results of studies to inform and influence decisions.
* Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed.
* Training and mentorship will be provided.
** What Corporate Skills You’ll*
* ** Bring*
* * Strong written and oral communication skills.
* Must work well both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
* Possess organizational, time management and project management skills.
* Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need.
* Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations.
* Master's or Ph.D. degree in Remote Sensing, Imaging Science, Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, Atmospheric Science, Computer Science, Optical or Electrical Engineering, or another related discipline pursuing or conferred within last 12 months.
* Minimum GPA of 3.0.
* Strong scientific programming skills in at least one of:
Python, C++, Matlab, IDL, etc.
* Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
* This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
* Transcripts required.
* Bachelor’s GPA of 3.5 or higher.
* Proven experience in leadership and ability to mentor, teach, or coach others.
* Experience with any or all of the following, through coursework and/or prior internship(s).
* Electro-optical system modeling, simulation, design, data processing, calibration, characterization, phenomenology, or applications.
* Computation of sensor performance figures of merit (e.g., SNR, NESR).
* Evaluation of sensor hardware performance.
* Synthetic scene generation (with tools such as DIRSIG or Unreal Engine).
* Modeling atmospheric radiative transfer effects (with tools such as MODTRAN).
* Agile software development and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
* Active security clearance.
* Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
* Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
* Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
* 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
* Flexible spending accounts
* Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
* Relocation assistance
* Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
* Education assistance programs
* An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
*** Right Place
*** The Aerospace Corporation has over 26  nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.
*** Right Path
*** Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and .
*** Right Purpose
*** We can all serve a  much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

Return to the .Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance.  U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.
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