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Astrion

RF Wake Scientist

Astrion, Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046

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RF Wake Scientist

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Columbia, Maryland Clearance:

Secret Systems Engineering Group, Inc. (SEG) seeks a scientist to support the missile defense community by developing physics-based and statistical radio-frequency (RF) models and algorithms, and cutting-edge data products for ballistic missiles and hypersonic vehicles exhibiting endoatmospheric waking. These tools and products allow customers’ high-fidelity radar simulations to include the effects of wake and plasma on radar observations. These efforts support the development and testing of missile defense systems.

Responsibilities

Develop physics-based and statistical RF wake and plasma models and algorithms

Develop RF signature wake and plasma data products

Work with a cross-disciplinary team of engineers, subject matter experts, and support staff to deliver products on tight schedules

Document algorithms, tools, and data products

Contribute to testing and requirements development for RF wake and plasma simulations

Present technical work and provide technical expertise at conferences and meetings with customers, collaborators, and competitors

Minimum Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and meet eligibility requirements for a security clearance

Bachelor’s Degree of Science in physics, mathematics, or engineering, with a good GPA

Strong analytical, logical, and problem-solving skills

Comfortable working with a variety of computer platforms and languages

Strong ability to follow directions, self-check work, and learn from mistakes

Good written and verbal communication skills

Strong computational skills (C/C++, Fortran, MATLAB, Python, or equivalent)

Desired Qualifications

Master’s Degree in physics, mathematics, or engineering

At least 2 years of related work experience

Active Secret or TS/SCI Clearance

Familiarity with version-control software

Familiarity with simulation of physics-based models

Familiarity with high-performance computing environment

MATLAB and Linux experience strongly preferred

C++ experience preferred

Radar and missile defense system experience preferred

Employment type

Full-time

Job function / Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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