Radar Data Analyst

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

Role responsibilities

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 security 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

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