Enhancing global ship tracking systems to detect and disrupt illicit activities at sea, including smuggling, trafficking, illegal fishing, and waste dumping, while also preventing terrorism, securing global commerce, and strengthening U.S. homeland defense for the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC
Requirements
- Background in systems engineering for satellite, communications, or Multi-INT systems
- Experience in system design, integration, and performance evaluation
- Strong skills in concept development, mission planning, and systems analysis
- Proven ability to develop and flow down system requirements across subsystems
- Broad technical knowledge to ensure compatibility across system components
- Demonstrated leadership in driving innovative R&D initiatives
Responsibilities
- Support system development, integration, and evaluation of satellite and communications systems, with a focus on Multi-INT data fusion
- Assess and demonstrate new system concepts and their effectiveness in meeting mission goals
- Plan, organize, and execute advanced system planning for assigned missions or programs
- Conduct ongoing analysis of current and future capabilities; define requirements and drive changes to meet long-term objectives
- Generate and recommend innovative concepts and technical approaches that deliver operational impact or breakthroughs
- Define system-level and subsystem-level requirements, ensuring overall system integrity and compatibility
- Provide leadership and direction for advanced R&D efforts to achieve next-gen capabilities
Other
- Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) Clearance Is Required
- U.S citizenship required (green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible)
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
- 10 years of experience in systems engineering
- Ability to obtain / maintain a government security clearance
