Qualifications

Required:

U.S. Citizenship with the ability to attain and hold a TS clearance; SCI eligibility

Experience in Modeling and Simulation required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field (i.e., physics, mathematics, optics, engineering)

Familiarity with imagery data processing and physics-based modeling and simulation

Experience with scripting in Matlab and/or Python

Familiarity with space systems, operational requirements, and related principles

Ability to provide recommendations derived from complex set of requirements and work independently and complete tasking with minimum guidance and supervision

Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, research-oriented group that has several concurrent projects

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and use of MS Teams, Git

Excellent writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills

Reports to designated work location in Albuquerque, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer

Desired:

Master's degree or PhD in physics, astronomy/astrophysics, optical engineering or a related technical discipline

Experience in DoD Dev/Sec/Ops delivery of technical capabilities

Experience in laser physics, atmospheric turbulence, and/or observational astronomy

Knowledge of the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF)

Active TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

The successful candidate for this position will apply understanding of applied physics, satellite systems, electro-optical observation platforms, and engineering principles to properly support multiple portfolios of technical contribution.

Key duties associated with this role include but are not limited to the following:

Support general SOR analytics requirements.

Provide modeling and simulation support with software tools developed by SatAC and/or its partners.

Provide technical oversight for critical internal and external missions with performing contractors.

Provide recommendations for technical solutions related to analysis, operations, and data manipulation with AFRL resources

Analyze and recommend current and future mission needs to government and military management at various levels.

Research and evaluate high performance computing tools, programs, and algorithms for future scientific technical data curation.

Write and provide technical reports and white papers describing state-of-the-art technology and methodology research, evaluation, and recommendations.