Lead Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Engineer for Space Sensing

The role

You will design, implement, and operate integrated simulation testbeds for advanced space and defense systems. This role involves analyzing system performance, developing test plans, and leading technical teams and business development initiatives.

What you will do

• Design and apply models and simulation frameworks to support test and evaluation
• Interact with customers to understand needs and communicate technical results
• Lead diverse teams and provide technical leadership
• Summarize progress, report on findings and provide assessments
• Lead business development initiatives and proposal writing efforts

Required qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
• BS + 8 years' experience, MS + 6 years, PhD + 2 years, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline
• Experience with space defense programs and modeling, sensor systems, platforms, and ground systems
• Experience in at least two of the following: RF/radar signal processing, optimization, waveform design, electronic warfare, machine learning, adaptive signal processing, AI/ML approaches to optimizati
• Experience providing technical briefs to subcontractors, senior level executives, and customers
• Proficiency in one or more scientific or mathematical programming languages, such as MATLAB, Python, and C/C++
• Strong mathematical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

• Active Secret or TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience with industry standard simulation tools such as AFSIM
• Demonstrated leadership of complex research, development, and engineering efforts
• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline
• Ability to apply novel, innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to challenging engineering problems

About the company

STR is a growing technology company specializing in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security. The company has locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO.