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SAIC

RF Modeling/Simulation Analyst

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

This RF Modeling and Simulation Analyst role will work in a collaborative team-focused environment in prototyping, designing, and integrating tools which will be used in modeling and processing RF ...

SAIC

RF Modeling/Simulation Analyst

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

This RF Modeling and Simulation Analyst role will work in a collaborative team-focused environment in prototyping, designing, and integrating tools which will be used in modeling and processing RF ...

Saic

RF Modeling/Simulation Analyst

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$80 - $120/hr

This RF Modeling and Simulation Analyst role will work in a collaborative team-focused environment in prototyping, designing, and integrating tools which will be used in modeling and processing RF ...

Chitra Productions

$110 - $160/hr

The Company is looking for a Senior Modeling and Simulation Analyst to provide support to CBL Battle Lab Facility located at Fort Gordon, GA. All work will be performed onsite. This contract will ...

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Modeling & Simulation Analyst/Developer

Tysons, VA · Hybrid

Collaborate with other RAPTR software engineers, modelers, and analysts to optimize performance for large-scale simulations. * Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure system reliability ...

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RF Modeling/Simulation Analyst

SAIC

Chantilly, VA • On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

SAIC rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 81 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

103rd of 226 rated it services

Job description

Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking an individual for an RF Modeling and Simulation Analyst role to join the Air Force, Space and Intel Business Group. This group provides specialized program management, engineering, analysis and operations support to a variety of Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) customers. You would support the cutting-edge programs in national security-related systems based in space, in the air and on the ground.
This RF Modeling and Simulation Analyst role will work in a collaborative team-focused environment in prototyping, designing, and integrating tools which will be used in modeling and processing RF signals related to communications and radar applications. This position will help advance current and future concepts to inform missions and potential acquisitions. Your role will be to provide needed expertise and proficiency to develop algorithms, support modeling and simulation efforts and provide RF knowledge and modeling skills to conduct analyses to support physics-based modeling for space mission applications. This position is in direct support to the community's space situational awareness mission.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Physics, or a related field with 4+ years of professional technical experience (Master's degree with 2+ years, or PhD with 0+)
- Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance w/Poly
- Develop and maintain physics-based simulation models of RF systems for spacecraft and space domain awareness.
- Conduct radio frequency sensor modeling and digital signal processing of radio frequency data
- Use scripting languages (Python, MATLAB, or similar) to automate workflows, perform data analysis, and interface between simulation tools.
- Generate technical documentation, simulation reports, and visualizations to communicate findings and support design decisions.
- Support trade studies and design reviews by providing modeling insights into performance impacts of design changes.
Desired:
- Strong mathematics background
- Intermediate Python programming experience preferred. Experience with libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, pandas, and matplotlib is beneficial.
- General understanding of orbit theory, orbit determination, and orbit propagation
- Previous experience supporting the Intelligence Community and/or the Department of Defense
- Experience in data analysis and modeling and of operational air or space systems, assessing performance in current and projected operational environments
- Knowledge and experience with configuration management and version control tools
Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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