What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radar Tracking Analyst position at Davidson Technologies, Inc.?
Davidson has distinguished itself in the aerospace and missile defense industry with an outstanding reputation for excellence. Specifically, we're recognized for hiring noted experts, experienced engineers and scientists dedicated to designing and delivering advanced, intelligent technology solutions in defense of our Nation.
Davidson is seeking a Radar Tracking Analyst in Huntsville, Alabama to provide M&S development for radar tracking algorithms and conduct performance analyses and trade studies related to tracking functions for the Missile Defense Agency. Individual will develop and execute medium-to-high fidelity, object-oriented MATLAB models and simulations (M&S) which include sensing phenomenology, signal processing, detection, tracking, and discrimination functionalities. Individual will provide subject matter expertise into radar tracking and sensor fusion and coordinate analysis activities and products with functional group leads, senior management, and government personnel responsible for executing analysis tasks. The individual will document analysis results in reports and briefings to be presented to the Missile Defense National Team (MDNT) and Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
Job Requirements:
- Degree and experience in engineering, mathematics, or physics: Bachelor's, Master's or PhD
- 10- 20 years experience
- Individual must have a strong technical background in radar tracking system methodologies including but not limited to state estimation (e.g., EKF, IMM), detection-to-track association (e.g., GNN, MHT), and general track management.
- Individual must have the ability to model aspects of tracking systems within a MATLAB simulation environment and support tracking-related analyses.
- Individual must have the ability and willingness to learn new physical and mathematical concepts.
- Individual must possess good communication skills and can work both independently and in a team environment
Desired Competencies:
- It is desired that the individual has experience with: tracking systems within elements of the Missile Defense System, including sensor fusion techniques; tracking algorithms for both radar and electro-optical sensors; electromagnetic attack; creation of novel tracking system algorithms, and/or algorithm optimizations; configuration management tools; working in a team environment; object-oriented programming; conducting system of systems analysis and trade studies.
- Individual has knowledge of the one or more of the following specific elements of the Missile Defense System: AN/SPY radars, AN/TPY radars, Early Warning Radars, Sea Based X-band radar, Long-Range Discriminating radar.
Clearance:
- Must possess a DoD Secret Clearance & be a U.S. Citizen
