hatch I.T. is partnering with Apex TK to find a High Fidelity Radar Analyst. See details below:
About the Role:
APEX TK is looking for an amazingly talented High Fidelity Radar Analyst to join their team! In this role, you will utilize strong critical thinking and problem solving skills to interface verbally and in writing with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Subject Matter Experts (SME) and Prime Contractor.
Responsibilities:
- Support test analysis (ground and flight tests), threat analysis, high fidelity radar analysis including tracking and discrimination, radar siting, warfighter request, and other areas as needed
- Perform analysis on recorded and model generated radar data
- Define and develop solutions for complex problems such as Special Radar Studies, Threat Analysis and Flight / Ground Test Planning and Analysis; including Study Definition, Data Extraction, Data Analysis, Tool Development, and Briefing Preparation
- Support technical reviews and information requests
- Disseminate results and update progress in the form of written and oral presentations
- Develop tools and perform analysis using MATLAB, C++, C#, Java, and other Scripting Languages (Bash, Python, Perl)
- Support the development and maintenance of medium and high fidelity computational tools to ensure accuracy and configuration control
- Assess associated risks, coordinate needs requirements and potential solutions offered with advanced MDA technologies
Required Qualifications:
- 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
- MS in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math
- Knowledge and application of phased array radar theory, function, and design
- Highly skilled in execution and analyses using digital radar M&S, specifically high fidelity radar models such as Open System Architecture Sensor Model and Common X-Band Element Development Tool and medium fidelity radar models
- Active Secret Clearance or higher required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Develop MATLAB, Python or C++ scripts to support execution and post processing analysis activities for radar functions such as search, acquisition, track and discrimination and perform detailed root cause analysis as needed on unexpected performance
- Maintain software configuration for all SNEM-A developed and maintained tools, including documentation
- Develop and review technical memorandums, white papers, and briefings supporting findings and conclusions of analyses
- Works independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Experience with Program Management
- Experience implementing systems engineering "V" processes
- Ability to self-manage and initiate within team structure
- Ability to decompose complex problems to actionable elements
- Ability to work across organizational boundaries
- Ability presenting complex information and concepts to Leaders at various levels
- Proficient with Microsoft Office® applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of MDA Systems Engineering processes and procedures
- Working knowledge of MDA organizational structure
- Working knowledge of Missile Defense System (MDS) architecture and concepts
