2026 Sensor Modeling and Simulation Analysis Engineer

Responsibilities

• Applying best practices for modeling & simulation software development to augment existing software capabilities.
• Advising internal Aerospace customers on operational and R&D remote sensing system performance.
• Performing, documenting, and presenting results of studies to inform and influence decisions.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed.
• Training and mentorship will be provided.
• What Corporate Skills You'll Bring
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must work well both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Possess organizational, time management and project management skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need.
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations.
• What You Need to be Successful
• Minimum Requirements:
• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Remote Sensing, Imaging Science, Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, Atmospheric Science, Computer Science, Optical or Electrical Engineering, or another related discipline pursuing or conferred within last 12 months.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Strong scientific programming skills in at least one of: Python, C++, Matlab, IDL, etc.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Transcripts required.
• How You Can Stand Out
• It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
• Bachelor's GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Proven experience in leadership and ability to mentor, teach, or coach others.
• Experience with any or all of the following, through coursework and/or prior internship(s).
• Electro-optical system modeling, simulation, design, data processing, calibration, characterization, phenomenology, or applications.
• Computation of sensor performance figures of merit (e.g., SNR, NESR).
• Evaluation of sensor hardware performance.
• Synthetic scene generation (with tools such as DIRSIG or Unreal Engine).
• Modeling atmospheric radiative transfer effects (with tools such as MODTRAN).
• Agile software development and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Active security clearance.
• (Min - Max)
• $105,000.00 - $120,000.00
• Pay Basis: Annual
• Leadership Competencies
• Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation

Benefits

Additional Information

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Sensor Modeling and Simulation Analysis Engineer for the Sensor Modeling and Simulation Department (SMSD) in the Electronics and Sensors Division (ESD), a world-class engineering and scientific leader in electronics and remote sensing systems. This is an onsite opportunity in Chantilly, Virginia . The SMSD team supports all aspects of advanced remote sensing system development: designing and assessing the performance of optics and electro-optical focal plane arrays, modeling the end-to-end sensing system, simulating target scenes and atmospheres, developing innovative data processing and computer vision algorithms, and producing simulated data products for new applications. Our expertise, combined with sophisticated in-house laboratories and prototyping capabilities, enables SMSD to deliver innovative solutions to national space systems and civil customers. Work Model This position will be located 100% onsite in Chantilly, VA.

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