Senior Sensor Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Dahlgren, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2024
Kratos Defense and Rocket Support Services is currently seeking a Senior Sensor Modeling and Simulation Engineer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren, VA. This role is contingent upon award of contract.


Specialized Experience:


  • Fifteen (15) years of experience design, development and implementation of technical products and systems related to primary Navy and Missile Defense Agency defensive systems involved in this requirement and of threat phenomenology that effect these defensive systems.
  • Experience in the following: modeling a scene including environment and threats to characterize sensor performance; sizing sensors to obtain desired capabilities against specified threats.
  • Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Advanced signal processing; weapon system engineering; debris simulation;
  • Monte Carlo 6-degree-of-freedom flight modeling;
  • Radar design;
  • Software development;
  • RF Signature modeling;
  • IR Signature modeling.
  • Experience includes resolving highly complex technical issues and conducting advanced research for developmental and operational weapon systems programs.
  • Experience in recommending alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and procedures. Has extensive engineering knowledge of and is considered an expert in one or more


engineering specialties defined in this requirement. Experience leading large interdisciplinary teams and working independently regarding very complex engineering, scientific or programmatic issues.


  • Demonstrated capability in packaging and communicating data products for effective communication (i.e. putting together information suitable for a Senior Executive Service/Flag-level Briefing)


General Required Experience:


  • Minimum fifteen (15) years since award of Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum twelve (12) years since award of Master’s degree
  • Minimum eight (8) years since award of Ph.D degree


Education/Professional Certifications:


  • A Bachelor’s degree from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineering; or A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics
  • A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics
  • A Ph.D degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics.


Eligible candidates must have:


  • U.S. citizenship.
  • Current active Security Clearance



Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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