Principal Defense Systems Analyst

STR • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

The SAAM Group is seeking a Principal Defense Systems Analyst to research, design, develop and implement a portfolio of capabilities to characterize the impact of advanced concepts and algorithms on the performance and survivability of operational systems in a variety of scenarios. You will lead and advise fellow researchers, scientists, and engineers on multi-disciplinary teams spread across multiple STR campuses to understand customer objectives, craft strategic plans, lead proposal efforts, and develop innovative solutions to complex and challenging national security problems. Your areas of specific focus will include innovating and developing advanced modeling & simulation and systems engineering capabilities. A successful candidate will have significant expertise and skill in several of the following areas: systems engineering, radar systems, modeling & simulation, test & evaluation, hardware design, software architecture, resource management, signal processing, and/or communications. This position requires skills in leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing complex system design, development, and test programs, developing technology roadmaps and marketing strategies, as well as deep technical proficiency in relevant technologies. Strong interpersonal, communication, technical, management, mentorship, and peer-leadership skills are also required. Interviews for this role will require an in-person or virtual presentation.

Requirements

• Active Security Clearance at the Top Secret (TS) level, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S government
• BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field
• 8-10+ years of practical experience in modeling & simulation, sensing modalities (e.g., RF and EO/IR), and systems engineering, including digital engineering
• In-depth knowledge of remote sensing & counter-sensing technologies including airborne/surface-based radar and electronic warfare, and EO/IR sensing systems
• Expertise in one or more scientific programming languages, such as C/C++, Python, or MATLAB
• Experience with AFSIM, the Joint Simulation Environment/NGTS, or similar large-scale simulation environments
• Proven ability to develop modeling and simulation tools and lead teams
• Expertise in platform dynamics, including aerodynamics and orbital dynamics
• Exceptional technical writing and communication skills, with experience in delivering high-stakes presentations to government and military stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• systems engineering
• radar systems
• modeling & simulation
• test & evaluation
• hardware design
• software architecture
• resource management
• signal processing
• communications

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary and multi-site teams to develop system studies and new capabilities
• Develop and implement sensor, platform, and threat models within simulation environments and in support of software and hardware prototypes
• Utilize and enhance simulation tools, incorporating real-world data, to conduct in-depth studies of system performance and effectiveness
• Design, develop, validate, and manage large-scale simulations, with a focus on sensing and counter-sensing technologies
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the capabilities of current and future US and threat weapon systems, sensors, and platforms
• Synthesize complex data into actionable insights, providing strategic assessments and evaluations to inform defense planning and decision-making
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive technical reports and presentations to government customers, articulating the implications of simulation findings on national security

Benefits

• STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal