Modern Technology Solutions Inc

Radar Data Analyst

Modern Technology Solutions Inc Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · $150K–$180K/yr

Space Research and Technology · 1,001-5,000 employees

Jul 21
data-analyst Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The analyst will support verification, validation, and accreditation activities for Missile Defense System modeling and simulation. Responsibilities include conducting radar performance sensitivity studies and developing data analysis code to assess model suitability.

What they look for

Radar fundamentals Data analysis Modeling and simulation Verification and validation Signal processing Radar discrimination Wideband features Debris mitigation Sensitivity studies HWIL models Digital models Atmospheric refraction Atmospheric absorption Scintillation Sky noise

Requirements

Candidates must possess a US citizenship, a secret level clearance, and a bachelor's or master's degree in a technical discipline. At least 7 years of relevant experience and expert knowledge of radar fundamentals are required.

Benefits

Medical benefits 401k ESOP Paid time off

Full description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an analyst to support verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) activities associated with Missile Defense System (MDS) modeling and simulation (M&S).

Roles and Responsibilities

  • The candidate will be supporting MDA/SEQV Systems Verification, which has been designated the MDA M&S agent, with a particular emphasis on application of radar expertise
  • Develop and conduct sensitivity studies to assess radar performance characteristics within the scope of MDA M&S
  • Develop data analysis code to assess HWIL/Digital Models against their requirements and determine their suitability for stated intended uses in MDS simulations
  • Research technical papers on models and identify data pertinent to model VV&A
  • Collaborate with counterparts from other stakeholder agencies, such as software developers and accreditation agents, to establish adequate V&V evidence and correct modeling issues

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • US citizenship and a secret level clearance is required
  • BS and/or MS in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science discipline and 7+ years of relevant experience
  • Expert working knowledge of radar fundamentals; experience with environmental perturbations that affect radars, such as refraction, atmospheric absorption, scintillation, and sky noise is desirable
  • Familiarity with MDA radar LRIDs (logical record indicators)
  • Understanding of radar discrimination methodology, especially with respect to wideband features
  • Experience with radar debris mitigation logic
  • Knowledge of signal processing techniques is a plus

The pay range for this position is $150,000/year to $180,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI offers a full range of medical benefits, 401k, ESOP, paid time off, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.

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