Space-Based Radar System Architect
$129,000–$249,600 year
On-siteChantilly, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Lead design trades at payload, vehicle, and constellation levels to evaluate future GEOINT architectures for performance and user requirements satisfaction. Review contractor concept proposals, independently evaluate system capabilities against user needs, and communicate programmatic and technical risks to management and government customers. Provide daily technical oversight for task execution, manage pertinent budgets, and respond to urgent technical questions from agencies including NRO, NGA, and ODNI. Serve as advisor and mentor to SETA, Aerospace, and Customer representatives regarding program execution. Work within Aerospace's Engineering Matrix organization to enable contributions to the GEOINT and Future Architectures enterprise.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's OR Advanced degree in mathematics, physics, electrical engineering or related technical discipline
- A minimum of 6 years of experience post-bachelor degree
- Technical experience in architecture modeling, orbital mechanics, and space systems
- Familiarity with remote sensing radar or RF mission payloads
- A current and active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance along with a polygraph, which is issued by the U.S. government
- U.S. citizenship
- A minimum of 12 years of experience
- Strong understanding of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems
- Ability to lead multi-disciplinary technical teams and integrate their results into decision-driving products
- 100% on site work in Chantilly, VA
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related field
- Strong understanding of GEOINT architectures, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Moving Target Indication (MTI)
- Experience in planning or conducting architectural and optimization trade-studies
- Experience developing visualizations using modeling and simulation software to depict constellations and architectures
- Program Office experience working directly with contractors, SETA, and government customers
- Experience working within the intelligence community and advising senior officials
- Prior experience working in an engineering matrix that supports program office and customer senior leadership
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