AI​/ML Engineer

APEX TK is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Radar Signals Engineer to join our team supporting a critical government client. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within the aerospace domain.

• Work with our modeling and simulation team to conduct a wide variety of analyses in support of government satellite programs in Earth orbits
• Develop new Machine Learning (ML) algorithms for applications such as
  • Using optical and radar space-surveillance sensors to recognize different types of satellites
  • Scheduling space surveillance sensor networks to find, recognize and track maneuvering satellites
  • Deciding what activities satellites should undertake

• Algorithm development will include steps such as
  • Conducting Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) to identify patterns
  • Designing, developing, and evaluating machine learning algorithms, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning
  • Building, training, and tuning predictive models
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and solve problems
  • Implementing and optimizing algorithms for tasks such as anomaly detection, prediction, classification, optimization, clustering
  • Developing High Performance Computing pipelines for scalability and monitoring

• Work with satellite designers and operations planners
• Work with experts in astrodynamics, sensors, AI/ML, High Performance Computing (HPC)
• Use programming languages such as Python, C++, or others to leverage existing analysis tools and develop new ones
• Conduct independent trade studies and technical assessments
• Review and validate algorithms and results provided by external teams
• Develop and present actionable technical briefings

• 2-10 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM related field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace, Computer Science, etc.
• Active Top Secret/SCI w/ CI Poly Clearance
• Experience performing space-related engineering analysis (collecting, organizing, analyzing data) using one or more of the following: C++, Python, R, SQL, PostgreSQL, Linux, MATLAB, VBA, or STK
• Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to internal and external customers

• Master's degree in a STEM related field.
• Experience with other simulation tools and programming languages.
• Experience with phenomenological models, including a demonstrated ability to model relevant physical phenomena and validate those models.