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As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.\nAt the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country’s space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration. With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions. Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD!\nThe Imagery Processing and Exploitation Department (IPED) comprises a multi-disciplinary group of highly skilled physicists, engineers and mathematicians who support a variety of United States Government space programs. The department applies its knowledge of national space systems, current technology, and image and signal processing to advise government and internal Aerospace customers on technical matters related to space-based remote sensing. IPED develops algorithms and applies mathematical principles to evaluate, develop, and exploit the spatial, spectral, and temporal content of data from cutting edge satellites and space systems.\nThe selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\nLead teams of junior and senior staff to solve challenging problems involving multi-sensor data analysis, exploitation, and integration including for overhead persistent infrared (OPIR) mission areas executed by the United States Space Force, Space Systems Command; Missile Defense Agency; Space Development Agency; and intelligence community \nCoordinate concurrent efforts across several smaller projects, or across portions of a larger multi-phase remote sensing project, ensuring technical consistency and on-time delivery\nGuide the team’s application of mathematical principles to evaluate, develop, and select processing techniques, optimizing calibration, background suppression, signal augmentation, target detection, geolocation, and multi-target and multi-sensor tracking \nApply end-to-end knowledge of data exploitation and data analytics to provide independent verification and validation of new image and signal processing algorithms and inform trade studies to optimize performance of space payloads \nDeliver innovative, multi-phenomenology solutions, specialized visualizations, and analytical reports for senior government customers \nIdentify issues, prioritize tasks, act as spokesperson for the working group to Aerospace management and senior government customers, and serve as senior mentor providing technical guidance and development insight\nWhat You Need to be Successful - Senior Project Leader\nMinimum Requirements:\nBachelor's degree in a related STEM field, particularly Remote Sensing, Imaging Science, Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, Atmospheric Science, Computer Science, Optical or Electrical Engineering\nSixteen years in roles of increasing engineering/scientific and project leadership responsibility, including at least 8 years directly supporting overhead persistent infrared or national space-based remote sensing programs for the Space Force, the National Reconnaissance Office, or the Air Force\nAn active Top Secret/SCI security clearance\nDemonstrated experience leading and integrating multi-disciplinary technical efforts across complex defense or intelligence remote sensing programs, including identifying issues, prioritizing tasks, and coordinating concurrent project activities\nDemonstrated experience serving as a principal technical representative or spokesperson to government customers and senior management\nExtensive experience mentoring and developing junior and mid-career staff in detection or tracking algorithms and their application to imagery data\nAdept at conducting modeling and simulation, test data generation, algorithm performance trade studies, and reporting findings to stakeholders\nExtensive numerical programming experience using Python and/or Matlab and/or C++\nProven technical leadership, personal accountability, and adaptability to changing customer expectations\nHow You Can Stand Out\nIt would be impressive if you have one or more of these:\nExperience scoping task requirements and monitoring budgets, schedules, and staffing to accomplish them\nExperience supporting new business capture or technical planning efforts\nExperienced at applying artificial intelligence/computer vision methods to detection and tracking applications\nDemonstrated ability to teach complex technical topics\nDemonstrated expertise in linear algebra and spectral theory, evidenced by one or more of the following:Publications, patents, or technical reports using spectral methods\nProduction-grade implementation of algorithms relying on eigenvalue analysis, SVD, and related techniques\n\nAdvanced degree in a related STEM field, particularly Remote Sensing, Imaging Science, Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, Atmospheric Science, Computer Science, Optical or Electrical Engineering\nExperience writing sensor scheduling algorithms\nPublished work in scientific journals or technical conferences on remote sensing or algorithm development and analysis\nWe offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.\n(Min - Max)\n$171,400.00 - $257,100.00Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership Competencies\nOur leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:\nOperate Strategically\nLead Change \nEngage with Impact \nFoster Innovation \nDeliver Results \nWays We Reward Our Employees\nDuring your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.\nBenefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:\nComprehensive health care and wellness plans\n\nPaid holidays, sick time, and vacation\n\nStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options\n\n401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire\n\nFlexible spending accounts\n\nVariable pay program for exceptional contributions\n\nRelocation assistance\n\nProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your career\n\nEducation assistance programs\n\nAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect\n\nWe are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.\nEqual Opportunity Commitment\nThe Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunityemployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information,marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at  . 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