High Fidelity Radar Analyst

Avion Solutions Inc., an employee-owned company, seeks candidates for a High Fidelity Radar Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency. This position is based in Huntsville, AL.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Support test analysis (ground and flight tests), threat analysis, high fidelity radar analysis including tracking and discrimination, radar siting, warfighter request, and other areas as needed.

• Perform analysis on recorded and model-generated radar data.

• Define and develop solutions for complex problems such as Special Radar Studies, Threat Analysis, and Flight / Ground Test Planning and Analysis; including Study Definition, Data Extraction, Data Analysis, Tool Development, and Briefing Preparation

• Support technical reviews and information requests.

• Disseminate results and update progress through written and oral presentations.

• Develop tools and perform analysis using MATLAB, C++, C#, Java, and other Scripting Languages (Bash, Python, Perl).

• Support developing and maintaining medium and high-fidelity computational tools to ensure accuracy and configuration control.

• Assess associated risks, coordinate needs requirements, and potential solutions offered with advanced MDA technologies.

Required Experience:

• MS in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math.

• 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex and large DoD programs/projects.

• Knowledge and application of phased array radar theory, function, and design.

• Highly skilled in execution and analyses using digital radar M&S, specifically high fidelity radar models such as Open System Architecture Sensor Model, Common X-Band Element Development Tool, and medium fidelity radar models.

• Must be a US Citizen and have/able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

• Must be able to travel 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Develop MATLAB, Python, or C++ scripts to support execution and post-processing analysis activities for radar functions such as search, acquisition, track, and discrimination and perform detailed root cause analysis, as needed, on unexpected performance.

• Maintain software configuration for all SNEM-A developed and maintained tools, including documentation.

• Develop and review technical memorandums, white papers, and briefings supporting findings and conclusions of analyses.

• Works independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Experience with Program Management.

• Experience implementing systems engineering "V" processes.

• Ability to self-manage and initiate within the team structure.

• Ability to decompose complex problems into actionable elements.

• Ability to work across organizational boundaries.

• Ability to present complex information and concepts to Leaders at various levels.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Working knowledge of MDA Systems Engineering processes and procedures.

• Working knowledge of MDA organizational structure.

• Working knowledge of Missile Defense System (MDS) architecture and concepts.

Equal Opportunity: Avion Solutions, Inc. reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. Avion Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA-governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. Avion Solutions, Inc. provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.