Position Responsibilities:

Build and maintain simulations for large satellite constellations to assess effectiveness against mission requirements Own the Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) image processing algorithms chain, from photon to Warfighter Create models for space vehicle payloads to use in system trades and performance predictions Develop novel algorithms, models, and data processing schemes for MW/MT, RPO, and SDA systems Architect the Concepts of Operation (CONOPS)/Design Reference Mission (DRM) and their associated simulations Collaborate with software and firmware teams to develop platforms for simulation deployment (eg. software/hardware-in-the-loop) Level 6: Bachelor's degree and 20 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience 9 or more years' experience in satellite design and/or operation Experience with EO/IR optical systems analysis and image processing algorithms Experience with government furnished image models like

ASSET, PRA

Toolkit, or AFSIM Experience with orbital mechanics and kinematic state estimation Experience with satellite space-to-space communication networks Experience with RPO or NMC orbits and associated maneuver planning Technical leadership experience, including requirements V&V, delegation and management of technical tasks, responsible engineering authority (REA) experience, and cost account management (CAM) experience. Possess active TS/SCI clearance Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Thandeka Bhengu