Job DescriptionJoin the BAE Systems Space & Mission 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 limited to 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 4 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.
- 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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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
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.
