2026 Sensor Modeling and Simulation Analysis Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•Chantilly, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Sensor Modeling and Simulation Analysis Engineer for the Advanced Sensor Engineering Department (ASED) within the Mission Payloads Division (MPD). This is an onsite opportunity in Chantilly, Virginia. At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country’s space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration. With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions. Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD! The Advanced Sensor Engineering Department (ASED) is a multi-disciplinary group of engineers and scientists actively engaged in supporting current and future generations of remote sensing systems of national importance. While members of ASED have a core competency area, they are all willing to work, learn, and engage in methodologies and efforts outside of this core competency to support a wide range of efforts and activities. This includes modeling system performance, exploring new phenomenologies, developing proof of concept and/or prototype systems, providing assessments of EO/IR sensor components and systems, and developing algorithms and techniques for the analysis and processing of remote sensing data. All this is supported and accomplished through modeling, simulation, and laboratory capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's 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.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree
Proven experience in leadership and ability to mentor, teach, or coach others.
Experience or knowledge with any 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.

Responsibilities

Applying COTS analysis tools and techniques for applications including image chain modeling, scene simulation, spectroscopy, computer vision, change detection and tracking, space domain awareness, lidar and 3D remote sensing, radio frequency remote sensing, product quality metrics, optics, calibration, and/or data simulation.
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.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect