OPIR Modeling and Simulation Engineer

1 day ago


El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
About the Role

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly skilled OPIR Modeling and Simulation Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Integrated Sensor Design & Analysis Department, you will be responsible for supporting the development of new remote sensing concepts using physics-based modeling and simulation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Department of Defense, particularly the Air Force Space and Missile Center (SMC) and the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), on a wide range of projects, from rapid-development prototypes to Class A satellites.
  • Provide electro-optical expertise in the areas of Earth remote sensing and overhead persistent infrared (OPIR) missile warning/tracking.
  • Work independently and collaborate with senior staff and department management to solve complex technical problems.
  • Support the development of new remote sensing concepts, including the development of technical performance requirements and the assessment of proposed designs.
  • Interface frequently with program office and government personnel.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or optics, physics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience performing electro-optical sensor, system, and/or phenomenology modeling and simulation.
  • Demonstrated experience using a common processing language (e.g. MATLAB, Python, IDL, C/C++, Fortran) to implement solutions to problems in remote sensing.
  • Strong analytic problem-solving skills relating to the performance of passive remote sensing electro-optical visible and infrared sensors.
  • Experience with OPIR systems and topics such as radiometry, radiative transfer modeling, target detection, sensor performance metrics, earth-background infrared signatures, and visible and infrared backgrounds.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work interactively and effectively with government customers and contractor personnel.
  • Must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance, which is issued by the US government.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with modern, distributed modeling & simulation frameworks.
  • Direct and relevant experience with overhead persistent infrared systems.
  • Experience with multi-disciplinary modeling & simulation including targets, orbits and trajectories, and electro-optical sensor systems.
What We Offer

The Aerospace Corporation offers a competitive compensation package, including a grade-based pay range of $110,400 - $193,500, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, comprehensive health care and wellness plans, and a 401(k) Plan with company-paid contributions.

Leadership Competencies

The Aerospace Corporation values leadership and encourages every employee to demonstrate leadership. Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. We want individuals who operate strategically, lead change, engage with impact, foster innovation, and deliver results.



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