Mission Utility Modeling & Simulation Engineering Leader

Bachelor’s in engineering, computer science, or other relevant technical field
Solid knowledge of systems modeling, simulation, and image processing to lead performance analysis and mission utility assessments
A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
Experience building and leading customer and technical teams
This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Ability to travel approximately one week every 3 months

Applies knowledge of systems modeling, simulation, and image processing to lead performance analysis and mission utility assessments to measure and improve mission effectiveness.
Lead the Prototype Scheduler effort to gain understanding and influence scheduler behaviors and orchestrate studies to measure scheduler performance as a function of CONOPS, collection strategies and enterprise decisions.
Monitor operational trending and identify opportunities to enhance/increase mission utility. Propose experimentation to expand adoption and to further understand and predict product performance.
Bring the best of Aerospace’s engineering matrix to bear in support of the portfolio and oversee all efforts in your area of responsibility.
Act as a senior mentor to team members, providing orientation, technical guidance, and development insight.

An advanced degree in Engineering/Science or equivalent
Experience in one or more of the following areas: Satellite Imagery Processing, Collection & sensor modeling, GEOINT system tasking and/or Scheduling, Algorithm development for target detection and tracking, System characterization planning and execution
Experience working with the NRO and/or NGA Ground architectures
Experience in mission control or mission processing systems for space systems
Experience evolving & delivering end-to-end mission capabilities