Lead Radar Simulation Engineer

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Moorestown, NJ

58d•$110,500 - $198,422•Onsite

About The Position

As a part of the Lockheed Martin community, we take on challenges and find solutions using creativity and collaboration. If you're looking to be a part of a passionate team solving these complex problems, then Rotary and Mission Systems is the place for you. By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours. Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Camden, NJ is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related STEM degree with minimum 9 years of related experience
Experience in radar tracking system methodologies including but not limited to state estimation (e.g., Extended Kalman Filter (EKF), Interacting Multiple Model (IMM)), detection-to-track association (e.g., Global Nearest Neighbor (GNN), Multiple Hypothesis Tracking (MHT)), and general track management
Experience analyzing LRDR RepBox model aspects of tracking systems and compare back to anchored data.

Nice To Haves

Experience with tracking systems within elements of the Missile Defense System, including sensor fusion techniques
Ability and willingness to learn new physical and mathematical concepts
Strong communication skills
Ability to work both independently and in a group setting
Knowledge of the Long-Range Discrimination Radar and its Tracking algorithms
Experience with electromagnetic attack
Experience in creation of novel tracking system algorithms, and/or algorithm optimizations
Experience with working in a team environment
Experience in conducting system of systems analysis and trade studies
Proficiency in C++

Responsibilities

Develop high-fidelity modeling and simulation for radar tracking algorithms to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
Conduct performance analyses and trade studies on tracking functions
Provide algorithm design feedback of low-to-high fidelity LRDR RepBox code that incorporates: Sensing phenomenology; Signal processing; Detection, tracking, and discrimination functionalities; Interface dependencies with other Ground-Based Midcourse Defense components
Provide expertise in radar tracking and sensor fusion
Coordinate analysis activities and products with functional group leads, senior management, and government personnel
Prepare detailed reports and briefings to document analysis results
Present findings to the MDA
Provide continuous recurring guidance (derived requirements) for the development and sustainment of a RepBox "black box behavior and effects level" for a Long-Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) RepBox models
Analyze RepBox anchoring runs and compare to HWIL runs (flight test and/or ground test)
Act as liaison for RepBox development team when obtaining reach-back support from Moorestown LRDR prime contractor to better model algorithms and performance for the model
Identify and elaborate feature improvements to the RepBox LRDR model
Provide continuous feedback to the RepBox development team to guide development of applicable models particularly with new algorithm designs, higher fidelity recommendations, interface changes, and anomalous behavior
Define Certification criteria for the applicable LRDR radar model RepBox and provide Certification statements as the Radar SME that the subject radar meets the defined criteria for the intended use
Provide certification level radar SME analysis support with anchoring data to HWIL and RepBox provided run output. Any off nominal or out of family results will be documented and reported to the RepBox development team
Travel will be required to visit LRDR prime contractor for additional training and instruction on LRDR capabilities, features, and data analysis