Experience generating realistic backgrounds, including Earth limb radiance, cloud clutter models, terrain-specific thermal and optical properties, and celestial backgrounds (stars, zodiacal light)
Experience generating realistic backgrounds, including Earth limb radiance, cloud clutter models, terrain-specific thermal and optical properties, and celestial backgrounds (stars, zodiacal light)
Experience generating realistic backgrounds, including Earth limb radiance, cloud clutter models, terrain-specific thermal and optical properties, and celestial backgrounds (stars, zodiacal light)
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Experience generating realistic backgrounds, including Earth limb radiance, cloud clutter models, terrain-specific thermal and optical properties, and celestial backgrounds (stars, zodiacal light)
Astronomy Tutor
Bowie, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of celestial mechanics, stellar evolution, planetary science, cosmology, observational techniques, electromagnetic spectrum, solar system formation, galaxies, black holes, and the ...
Astronomy Tutor
Bowie, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of celestial mechanics, stellar evolution, planetary science, cosmology, observational techniques, electromagnetic spectrum, solar system formation, galaxies, black holes, and the ...
Experience generating realistic backgrounds, including Earth limb radiance, cloud clutter models, terrain-specific thermal and optical properties, and celestial backgrounds (stars, zodiacal light)
Experience generating realistic backgrounds, including Earth limb radiance, cloud clutter models, terrain-specific thermal and optical properties, and celestial backgrounds (stars, zodiacal light)
Astronomy Tutor
Alexandria, VA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of celestial mechanics, stellar evolution, planetary science, cosmology, observational techniques, electromagnetic spectrum, solar system formation, galaxies, black holes, and the ...
Astronomy Tutor
Alexandria, VA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of celestial mechanics, stellar evolution, planetary science, cosmology, observational techniques, electromagnetic spectrum, solar system formation, galaxies, black holes, and the ...
Astronomy Tutor
Leesburg, VA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of celestial mechanics, stellar evolution, planetary science, cosmology, observational techniques, electromagnetic spectrum, solar system formation, galaxies, black holes, and the ...
Astronomy Tutor
Leesburg, VA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of celestial mechanics, stellar evolution, planetary science, cosmology, observational techniques, electromagnetic spectrum, solar system formation, galaxies, black holes, and the ...
Astronomy Tutor
Fairfax, VA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of celestial mechanics, stellar evolution, planetary science, cosmology, observational techniques, electromagnetic spectrum, solar system formation, galaxies, black holes, and the ...
Astronomy Tutor
Fairfax, VA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of celestial mechanics, stellar evolution, planetary science, cosmology, observational techniques, electromagnetic spectrum, solar system formation, galaxies, black holes, and the ...
Astronomy Tutor
Laurel, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of celestial mechanics, stellar evolution, planetary science, cosmology, observational techniques, electromagnetic spectrum, solar system formation, galaxies, black holes, and the ...
Astronomy Tutor
Laurel, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of celestial mechanics, stellar evolution, planetary science, cosmology, observational techniques, electromagnetic spectrum, solar system formation, galaxies, black holes, and the ...
Astronomy Tutor
Washington, DC · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of celestial mechanics, stellar evolution, planetary science, cosmology, observational techniques, electromagnetic spectrum, solar system formation, galaxies, black holes, and the ...
Astronomy Tutor
Washington, DC · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of celestial mechanics, stellar evolution, planetary science, cosmology, observational techniques, electromagnetic spectrum, solar system formation, galaxies, black holes, and the ...
Astronomy Tutor
College Park, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of celestial mechanics, stellar evolution, planetary science, cosmology, observational techniques, electromagnetic spectrum, solar system formation, galaxies, black holes, and the ...
Astronomy Tutor
College Park, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of celestial mechanics, stellar evolution, planetary science, cosmology, observational techniques, electromagnetic spectrum, solar system formation, galaxies, black holes, and the ...
Astronomy Tutor
Rockville, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of celestial mechanics, stellar evolution, planetary science, cosmology, observational techniques, electromagnetic spectrum, solar system formation, galaxies, black holes, and the ...
Astronomy Tutor
Rockville, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of celestial mechanics, stellar evolution, planetary science, cosmology, observational techniques, electromagnetic spectrum, solar system formation, galaxies, black holes, and the ...
OPS Analyst
$105K - $125K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
USNO determines and disseminates precise time and time interval (PTTI), Earth orientation parameters (EOP), and precise positions of celestial bodies for the Department of Defense, other federal ...
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OPS Analyst
$105K - $125K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
USNO determines and disseminates precise time and time interval (PTTI), Earth orientation parameters (EOP), and precise positions of celestial bodies for the Department of Defense, other federal ...
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... celestial and terrestrial labs. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, working with cutting-edge technology and contributing to advanced security concepts in ...
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... celestial and terrestrial labs. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, working with cutting-edge technology and contributing to advanced security concepts in ...
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Senior Navigation Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site
$118K - $162K/yr
Medical
PTO
Develop and validate alternative navigation techniques (vision-aided, terrain-relative, celestial, signals-of-opportunity) to ensure mission continuity in GNSS-denied environments * Conduct PNT ...
Senior Navigation Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site
$118K - $162K/yr
Medical
PTO
Develop and validate alternative navigation techniques (vision-aided, terrain-relative, celestial, signals-of-opportunity) to ensure mission continuity in GNSS-denied environments * Conduct PNT ...
Senior Navigation Engineer Hardware Engineering Washington, DC
Washington, DC · On-site
$90 - $120/hr
Medical
PTO
Develop and validate alternative navigation techniques (vision-aided, terrain-relative, celestial, signals-of-opportunity) to ensure mission continuity in GNSS-denied environments * Conduct PNT ...
Senior Navigation Engineer Hardware Engineering Washington, DC
Washington, DC · On-site
$90 - $120/hr
Medical
PTO
Develop and validate alternative navigation techniques (vision-aided, terrain-relative, celestial, signals-of-opportunity) to ensure mission continuity in GNSS-denied environments * Conduct PNT ...
OPS Analyst
Washington, DC · On-site
$105K - $125K/yr
Dental
Vision
USNO determines and disseminates precise time and time interval (PTTI), Earth orientation parameters (EOP), and precise positions of celestial bodies for the Department of Defense, other federal ...
New
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OPS Analyst
Washington, DC · On-site
$105K - $125K/yr
Dental
Vision
USNO determines and disseminates precise time and time interval (PTTI), Earth orientation parameters (EOP), and precise positions of celestial bodies for the Department of Defense, other federal ...
New
OPS Analyst
Washington, DC · On-site
$105K - $125K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
USNO determines and disseminates precise time and time interval (PTTI), Earth orientation parameters (EOP), and precise positions of celestial bodies for the Department of Defense, other federal ...
OPS Analyst
Washington, DC · On-site
$105K - $125K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
USNO determines and disseminates precise time and time interval (PTTI), Earth orientation parameters (EOP), and precise positions of celestial bodies for the Department of Defense, other federal ...
... celestial and terrestrial labs. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, working with cutting-edge technology and contributing to advanced security concepts in ...
... celestial and terrestrial labs. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, working with cutting-edge technology and contributing to advanced security concepts in ...
Senior Navigation Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site
$118K - $162K/yr
Medical
PTO
Develop and validate alternative navigation techniques (vision-aided, terrain-relative, celestial, signals-of-opportunity) to ensure mission continuity in GNSS-denied environments * Conduct PNT ...
Senior Navigation Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site
$118K - $162K/yr
Medical
PTO
Develop and validate alternative navigation techniques (vision-aided, terrain-relative, celestial, signals-of-opportunity) to ensure mission continuity in GNSS-denied environments * Conduct PNT ...
Senior Product Manager GRC Automation
Washington, DC · On-site
$100K - $120K/yr
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Dental
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Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Opportunity for advancement * Paid time off * Training & development * Vision insurance Summary Our Federal client in Washington, DC is ...
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Senior Product Manager GRC Automation
Washington, DC · On-site
$100K - $120K/yr
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Vision
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Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Opportunity for advancement * Paid time off * Training & development * Vision insurance Summary Our Federal client in Washington, DC is ...
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What is a celestial?
What is the difference between Celestial vs Astronomer?
| Aspect | Celestial | Astronomer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Varies; often includes astronomy or astrophysics degrees | Typically requires a degree in astronomy, astrophysics, or related fields |
| Work Environment | Research institutions, observatories, space agencies | Universities, research centers, observatories |
| Industry Usage | Used broadly in science, education, and space exploration | Primarily in scientific research and academia |
| Common Search Intent | Understanding celestial phenomena, space research | Studying stars, planets, and cosmic events |
While 'Celestial' broadly refers to anything related to the sky or outer space, an 'Astronomer' is a professional who studies celestial objects and phenomena. The two are related, but 'Celestial' is more general, whereas 'Astronomer' specifies a scientific role focused on space research.
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Full-time
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Job description
Position Type: Full-time; Onsite
Position Location: Chantilly, VA
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI CI Poly
Waypoint's client is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Modeling & Simulation Engineer to join their team supporting a critical government client. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within the aerospace domain.
Responsibilities:
- Define modeling requirements from user needs and system architecture and develop scripts to automate scenario modeling and performance analysis.
- Develop models of the end-to-end phenomenology chain, including generating complex EO/IR target signatures (BRDF, thermal), modeling atmospheric radiative transfer using tools like MODTRAN, and integrating realistic cloud clutter and terrain backgrounds.
- Oversee mission-level simulation to assess ISR constellation performance.
- Conduct trade studies on future ISR constellations.
- Assess the resilience of specificized ISR architecture; model the space environment's impact on payload performance, including radiation effects on focal plane arrays, and analyze the vulnerability of established PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) systems to RF interference.
- Utilize Python for model development, data analysis, and simulation execution.
- Leverage AFSIM (or similar aerospace simulation software) for analysis and performance prediction.
- Incorporate phenomenological modeling principles into relevant models and simulations.
Required Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in modeling and simulation, preferably within the aerospace industry.
- Strong proficiency in Python programming.
- Familiarity with AFSIM or similar aerospace simulation tools.
- Solid understanding of orbital mechanics and space systems.
- Experience with phenomenological models, including a demonstrated ability to model relevant physical phenomena and validate those models.
- Experience modeling solar illumination effects, thermal emissions, Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function (BRDF) for material identification, and temperature dynamics of a target.
- Experience modeling Radar Cross Section (RCS) for various frequencies and polarizations, and the signatures of active RF emitters.
- Experience with atmospheric models (like MODTRAN or LibRadtran) to simulate absorption, scattering, turbulence (seeing effects), and path radiance.
- Experience generating realistic backgrounds, including Earth limb radiance, cloud clutter models, terrain-specific thermal and optical properties, and celestial backgrounds (stars, zodiacal light).
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
- Experience with other simulation tools and programming languages.
- Experience with non-cooperative target tracking.
- Experience with collection & revisit modeling.
- Experience modeling the dynamics of rapid slewing and settling of the spacecraft bus and pointing systems.
- Demonstrated experience modeling the end-to-end Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) chain.
- Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
*Waypoint Human Capital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.