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Develop and prototype signal and image processing algorithms for sensor exploitation, applying classical and machine learning techniques to detection, tracking, pattern recognition, and false alarm mitigation. Collaborate with software engineers, refine algorithms using program data, design test suites, document results, and present findings to stakeholders. The role requires onsite work, an active Top Secret clearance, and experience with MATLAB and/or Python.

Leads software integration and testing for advanced autonomy systems. Responsibilities include building CI/CD pipelines, developing integration test plans, managing simulation and deployment environments, configuring secure demonstrations, and providing on-site deployment support. The role requires troubleshooting mission-critical integration issues under time pressure and collaborating within Agile processes. Candidates need Python, C++, Linux, DevOps and automation experience, plus the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Provides high-level administrative support to directors and teams by managing calendars, meetings, visitor badging, travel arrangements, expense reports, correspondence, presentations, reports, and confidential business matters. Coordinates customer visits, staff meetings, departmental activities, and administrative processes while using Microsoft Office, Concur, and related business systems. The role requires strong organization, communication, autonomy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced defense environment.

Develops and tests systems for OPIR space programs, focusing on line-of-sight calibration, guidance, navigation and control, image processing, and data exploitation algorithms. Responsibilities include payload and spacecraft integration, calibration, flight-readiness testing, on-orbit analysis, anomaly resolution, and applied mathematical modeling. The role requires extensive systems engineering experience, active Secret clearance, MATLAB knowledge, electro-optical hardware experience, and strong expertise in numerical methods and estimation techniques.

Leads business development for Mission Enabling Products, including strategy, pipeline growth, opportunity shaping, customer engagement, capture support, investment planning, and executive briefings. Builds relationships with national security space customers, government decision-makers, industry partners, and internal divisions. Supports bid/no-bid decisions, position-to-win execution, long-range planning, and new business awards aligned with organizational objectives.

Leads integration, configuration, and operational readiness of cryptographic and COMSEC systems. Performs key loading, rekeying, zeroization, CCI handling, troubleshooting, incident response, and compliance documentation. Supports RMF controls, accreditation, audits, CONOPS, secure communications architectures, and 24/7 operational environments. Interfaces with systems, security, and cyber teams while maintaining key management infrastructure and technical procedures.

Leads a reliability engineering section while performing hands-on research, laboratory experiments, device testing, failure analysis, and technical studies for advanced semiconductor products. Supervises 8–10 engineers and technicians, supports hiring and development, coordinates projects and program requirements, manages budgets and business administration, communicates findings to leadership and customers, and develops internal and external technical partnerships.

Provides Earned Value Management guidance, training, baseline development, Integrated Baseline Review support, and surveillance review support for aerospace and defense programs. Advises program management, cost, schedule, and control account teams on EIA-748 compliance, DCMA metrics, and EVMS implementation. The role also supports audits, process development, multiple program priorities, and external and internal EVMS reviews.

Leads systems engineering, integration, and test for airborne navigation systems across the full program lifecycle. Owns requirements development, decomposition, traceability, change control, integration and test strategy, verification and validation, technical reviews, system architecture decisions, and technical risk mitigation. Partners with program and engineering leadership to ensure compliance with aerospace, safety, environmental, and GPS integrity standards while supporting cost, schedule, and staffing performance.

Leads Program Planning and Scheduling Analysts, overseeing schedules, earned value management, cost and schedule integration, audits, compliance, proposal support, integrated baseline reviews, and customer surveillance reviews. Provides team leadership, employee development, resource planning, troubleshooting, and guidance to program leadership in a defense aerospace environment. Requires domestic travel of 10% and active government clearance, with eligibility for Special Access Program clearance.