EO/IR Signal Processing Analyst / Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an Intermediate / Senior Analyst / Engineer in Huntsville Alabama to perform real world data analysis and system performance assessment for current and emerging space-based sensors.This position supports Missile Defense Agency Space Sensors (MDA/SS) Program Office and Space Systems Command (SSC) initiatives, including Discriminating Space Sensor (DSS), OPIR Modeling and Analysis Center (OMAC), and other Space Surveillance Fire Control efforts.The role will also contribute to analysis and tool development for emerging sensor technologies, including event-based sensing.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Analyze system / algorithm performance to support risk reduction for future on-orbit demonstrations of sensor systems
• Conduct orbital analysis for assessing constellation access / coverage
• Analyze composite background / target scenes for various orbital parameters, acquisition geometries, and sensor characteristics
• Analyze end-to-end signal processing chain elements, to include performance assessments of sensitivity, detection, and quality of track service in various clutter environments
• Perform multi-sensor tracking analysis for potential incorporation into ground system
• Perform analysis of prototype and operational sensor data / algorithms for assessment of missile defense operational suitability
• Incorporate modeling phenomenology to include aerospace / mechanical engineering, signature physics (blackbody radiation), radiometry, heat transfer / thermal analysis
• Develop and analyze missile system kinematic / radiometric models

Requirements:

• Current Secret security clearance required, with eligibility for TS-SCI
• 5+ years of related experience
• Understanding of EO/IR phenomenology, passive sensor data collection and performance
• Strong problem solving and communication skills, with ability of working in team environment

Desired:

• Experience in scientific programming (i.e. MATLAB, C++,)
• Understanding of advanced image processing and tracking algorithms
• Experience with guidance navigation control (GNC) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Familiarity of AI techniques for modeling missile systems and performance

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering or Applied Mathematics (Master's degree desired)

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
  
  
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  Values:
  
  
  
  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  
  
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  
  
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  
  
  
• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
  
• Flexible schedules
  
  
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  
  
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
  
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
  
• Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  
  
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
  
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  
  





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  Track Record of Success:
  
  
  
  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
  
  
  
  

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.