Senior Remote Sensing Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

. Interface directly with customers to define signal processing and detection performance analysis needs for Missile Warning and Tracking sensors, constellations, and architectures .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California • United StatesSenior💰 $176,400 - $264,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in signal processing and detection performance analysis for Missile Warning and Tracking sensors, with a strong foundation in electro-optical sensor modeling and simulation. Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor junior staff, and provide innovative solutions in remote sensing systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electro-Optical Sensor ModelingSignal Processing ExpertiseMATLAB ProgrammingAnalytic Problem-SolvingSecurity Clearance Eligibility

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Hard Skills

Signal ProcessingModeling and SimulationAlgorithm DevelopmentRadiometryRadiative Transfer ModelingImage Chain AnalysisTarget DetectionSensor Performance MetricsSystem ArchitectureOPIR Systems

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

MATLABPythonIDLC/C++Fortran

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipSecurity Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Missile WarningTracking SensorsRemote Sensing SystemsEnvironmental ModelsPhenomenology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRemote SensingC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interface directly with customers to define signal processing and detection performance analysis needs for Missile Warning and Tracking sensors, constellations, and architectures
Provide expert technical consultation and advice to government and contractors in signal processing, tracking, algorithm development, and system performance
Lead development and refinement of sensing, scene, and environmental models to assess OPIR sensors and system- and constellation-level performance
Participate in long-range planning for ISDAD’s modeling and simulation capabilities
Coordinate tasking and deliverables for technical contributors as the senior technical authority
Facilitate achievement of customer schedules and objectives
Mentor junior staff by providing technical guidance and developing their insight for remote sensing systems and analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree from an accredited university in Optics, Physics, Astronomy, Imagining Science, or another related discipline
Twelve or more years of experience performing electro-optical sensor, system, and/or phenomenology modeling and simulation, either in the workforce and/or in the pursuit of an advanced degree
Strong analytic problem-solving skills relating to passive remote sensing electro-optical visible and infrared sensors, especially OPIR systems
Knowledge of radiometry, radiative transfer modeling, image chain analysis, target detection, sensor performance metrics, and system architecture
Demonstrated initiative in developing innovative and creative solutions
Experience using a common processing language such as MATLAB, Python, IDL, C/C++, or Fortran to implement modeling and simulation analysis
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with internal teams, Government customers, and contractor personnel
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the U.S. government
U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(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
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect