Principal Defense Systems Analyst

The RoleThe 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.What you will doLead multi-disciplinary and multi-site teams to develop system studies and new capabilitiesDevelop and implement sensor, platform, and threat models within simulation environments and in support of software and hardware prototypesUtilize and enhance simulation tools, incorporating real-world data, to conduct in-depth studies of system performance and effectivenessDesign, develop, validate, and manage large-scale simulations, with a focus on sensing and counter-sensing technologiesServe as a subject matter expert on the capabilities of current and future US and threat weapon systems, sensors, and platformsSynthesize complex data into actionable insights, providing strategic assessments and evaluations to inform defense planning and decision-makingPrepare and deliver comprehensive technical reports and presentations to government customers, articulating the implications of simulation findings on national securityWho you areActive Security Clearance at the Top Secret (TS) level, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S governmentBS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field8-10+ years of practical experience in modeling & simulation, sensing modalities (e.g., RF and EO/IR), and systems engineering, including digital engineeringIn-depth knowledge of remote sensing & counter-sensing technologies including airborne/surface-based radar and electronic warfare, and EO/IR sensing systemsExpertise in one or more scientific programming languages, such as C/C++, Python, or MATLABExperience with AFSIM, the Joint Simulation Environment/NGTS, or similar large-scale simulation environmentsProven ability to develop modeling and simulation tools and lead teamsExpertise in platform dynamics, including aerodynamics and orbital dynamicsExceptional technical writing and communication skills, with experience in delivering high-stakes presentations to government and military stakeholdersPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $220,000 - $260,000The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.Interviews for this role will require an in-person or virtual presentation.STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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