Job DescriptionJoin the BAE Systems - SMS Mission Engineering Team! As a Mission Data Processing (MDP) Algorithm Development Engineer, you will design and develop algorithms and models for implementation on and prediction of performance for real-time payload systems.
What You'll Do:- Sample algorithms include but are not image processing, clutter suppression, detection, estimation, open- and closed-loop tracking, uncorrelated track determination, Target Object Mapping, Initial Orbit Determination (IOD) and/or Orbit Determination (OD).
- Develop embedded, real-time image/track processing algorithms using temporal, spatial, and/or spectral processing of EO/IR data.
- Support the architecture, design, and development of algorithms, software and hardware systems for a variety of applications including mission data processing systems for Remote Sensing, Space Situational Awareness, Rendezvous and Proximity Operations, Tactical Solutions, and more.
- Develop and communicate mission-level understanding to peers and customers.
- Perform system engineering and modeling & simulation for a variety of tactical and surveillance missions.
- Provide technical direction to junior engineers through the development lifecycle.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working
on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions: - Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
Required Skills and Education- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 6 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- A current, active Top Secret security clearance is required.
- Experience with computational science and/or applying advanced math skills to engineering problems.
- Ability to independently solve new algorithm challenges and generate high-level code to develop and analyze algorithm performance.
- Experience with Matlab, Python, or C++.
- Ability to operate at the system level.
- Capability to interact, and work with all engineering disciplines.
- A self-starter mindset and the ability to work both independently and on a team.
- Solid communication, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills plus an ability to lead group discussions.
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Preferred Skills and Education- BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Math, Physics or a related technical field.
- Prior experience working in and with controlled, classified security environments.
- Experience in at least one of the following areas: Track Processing and/or Image Processing; Artificial Intelligence / Deep Learning; Mission Data Processing experience in OPIR, Space Situational / Domain Awareness (SSA / SDA), and/or Space Control; Data Processing for Remote Sensing or other raw data through actionable products; GPU, FPGA, and/or High Performance Computing (cluster) processing implementations; Initial Orbit Determination, Orbit Determination, and/or 3D trajectory estimation; Understanding and/or experience with implementation of embedded systems; Understanding and/or experience with spectral phenomenology.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.
