Aerospace Engineer

Reference #: 5199 OverviewArcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details. ResponsibilitiesArcfield is looking for experienced engineers to join a skilled, highly respected, and long-standing team supporting Space Protection-related Modeling and Simulation Analysis. The successful candidate should have domain knowledge of diverse space and ground platforms and sensor phenomenology. They will be part of a team developing, tailoring, maintaining, and using a robust capability of engineering models and simulators in support of predictive analysis of complex systems. Responsibilities may include: Perform space protection evaluations of threat avoidance (course of action) concepts Develop, maintain, and deliver integrated software tools that can be used to evaluate the application of satellite protection technologies and tradecraft throughout the system engineering lifecycle. Perform M&S to support development and tailoring of software, algorithms, and technologies Perform Orbital analyses and trade studies Perform Maneuver Determination and Analysis Campaign Modeling and Scenario development, modeling, and analysis QualificationsRequired: BS 8-10, MS 6-8, PhD 3-5 Must POSSESS and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph Experience with space protection evaluations and collision avoidance evaluations Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; Experience using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative technical solutions or approaches to problems Intelligence community domain knowledge, and demonstrated understanding of user needs and operational environments Understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle to include independent testing and data verification Experience developing M&S engineering code to solve hard problems and create processes for repeatable results. Desired: Experience in Radar and Electro-optical Engineering Experience in Atmospheric Modeling Experience in Data Mining, Analysis, Performance Analysis, Predictive Analytics and Reporting using various methods and tools Experience in developing software applications and data architectures supporting systems engineering/development efforts Familiarity with formal Software Testing Degree in Engineering (aerospace, mechanical, electrical, software), Imaging Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field EEO StatementEEOArcfield proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Analex Corporation, Arcfield without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.