A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related engineering or science field, and/or five years of experience in the relevant areas.
Experience with UNIX, IRIX, and Solaris operating systems.
Experience with Perl, Python, and shell scripting.
A background in mathematics related to orbital mechanics and radar analysis.
Knowledge of signal-processing concepts, radar search and tracking, and synthetic-aperture-radar mapping.
Experience with MATLAB, MATE, Mathematica, Satellite Tool Kit, and Missile Conversion Tool.
Knowledge of phased-array radar principles.
A thorough understanding of radar design, performance, capabilities, and limitations.
Experience simulating radars in large, complex systems.
Experience developing radar-model requirements for large-scale system simulations.
Experience performing radar requirements or performance analysis using models and simulations.
Experience with large-scale system simulation verification and validation.
Knowledge of Ballistic Missile Defense concepts and one or more BMDS radars, such as AN/TPY-2, Cobra Dane, UEWRs, GBR-P, or SBX.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain analysis results to technical and non-technical personnel.
Ability to obtain and maintain the required United States Department of Defense security clearance and satisfy the associated United States citizenship requirement.
Ability to handle loads weighing 20–30 pounds occasionally.
Availability to work extended hours or weekends and provide on-call support outside normal working hours.
Responsibilities
Reduce and analyze track data for a ground-based phased-array radar site.
Mentor computer and radar operations staff.
Develop and refine operational procedures and checklists.
Use MATLAB and Mathematica to reduce and analyze data and report trends and radar-track performance.
Analyze hardware diagnostic outputs to determine anomalies for troubleshooting.
Develop mathematical algorithms for array signal processing, performance prediction and analysis, and radar-return data analysis.
Apply mathematical and algorithmic knowledge to define system performance related to radar tracking, target discrimination, computing loads and processing thresholds, and system engagement timelines.
Perform trajectory analysis and provide customer insight into radio-frequency and infrared signature data products.
Use digital simulation tools and perform original programming as needed for analysis and data manipulation.
Document mathematical and statistical analysis results in formal presentations and present analysis results at team meetings and customer reviews.
Recommend system modifications needed to maintain radar and computer system performance within written specifications.
Maintain site internal calibration satellite lists.
Write and execute test plans for local test and evaluation of mission-software versions and evaluate those versions for anomalies and degradation.
Document unusual or unique system events in Problem Reports.
Generate Standard Change Forms when appropriate to document software anomalies.
Maintain Problem Report and Standard Change Form files and make them available for government review.
Provide technical inputs for the site Operations Approval Review Board, maintain applicable Standard Change Forms, and recommend priorities based on criticality.
Write Hardware Modification Requests and submit them to the appropriate review board.
Use system data-reduction functions to extract and analyze data.
Review software specifications against source code.
Review system-performance data to identify degraded or abnormal performance.
Analyze system performance and events at the request of management and military operations personnel, including false launch and predicted-impact messages, abnormal daily uncorrelated-target rates, unusual radar or computer hangs, Category-1 satellite misses, and electromagnetic interference.
Monitor AN/FPS-132 radar and computer-system performance, including tactical files such as the space-track catalog, tasking file, and site-penetration file, for corruption, abnormal data, or overflow.
Provide on-call support outside normal working hours.
Develop and maintain checklists for site radar and MMCO personnel.
Perform other analysis duties as directed by management.
Work in a computing-center environment and travel overnight or on weekends when required.
Overview
InDyne is a full-service military, civilian and commercial operations company. Our Mission is to provide tailored cost effective, quality services and solutions. Our Vision is to exceed customer expectations by delivering results through agility, flexibility and responsiveness. Our Core Values include integrity, trust and loyalty.
Job Title: UEWR System Analyst
Contract: SSPARS
Location: Beale AFB, CA
FLSA Status: Exempt
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Desired qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related engineering or science degree and/or 5 years’ experience with a concentration in the following areas:
UNIX, IRIX, and Solaris operating systems.
Perl, Python, and Shell Scripting.
Background in mathematics as related to orbital mechanics and radar analysis.
Signal Processing concepts, radar search, track, and synthetic aperture radar mapping.
Thorough understanding of radar design, performance, capabilities, and limitations: simulation of radars in large, complex systems, radar model requirements development for large scale system simulations, radar requirements or performance analysis using models and simulations, and large-scale system simulation verification and validation. Knowledge of Ballistic Missile Defense concepts and specific knowledge of one or more BMDS radars such as AN/TPY-2, Cobra Dane, UEWRs, GBR-P, SBX is desired.
BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
The UEWR System Analyst has the overall technical responsibility for reducing and analyzing track data for a ground-based phased array radar site. The System Analyst will also act as a mentor for the computer and radar operations staff and will help to develop and refine operational procedures or checklists.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Utilize software tools such as Matlab and Mathematica to perform data reduction, analysis, and report trends and performance of radar track data.
Analyze hardware diagnostic outputs to determine anomalies for troubleshooting.
Develop mathematical algorithms for array signal processing, performance predictions/analysis, data analysis for radar returns.
Apply mathematical and algorithm knowledge to define system performance related to radar tracking, target discrimination, computing loads and processing thresholds, and system engagement timelines.
Perform trajectory analysis and provide insight to the customer for RF/IR signature data products.
Use digital simulation tools and perform some original programming as needed for analysis and data manipulation.
Document mathematical and statistical analytical results in a combination of formal presentations and present analysis results at team meetings and customer reviews.
Recommends system modifications as required to maintain radar/computer system performance within written specifications.
Maintains site internal calibration satellite lists.
Writes and executes test plans for local Test and Evaluation of mission software versions and evaluates these versions for anomalies and degradation.
Documents unusual and/or unique system events in a written format known as a Problem Report.
If appropriate, generates a Standard Change Form (SCF) to document software anomalies.
Maintains files of all problem reports and SCFs and makes them available for government review.
Provides technical inputs for site Operations Approval Review Board including the maintenance of all SCFs applicable to this system and recommends a priority ranking of same based upon criticality.
Also writes Hardware Modification requests and submits to appropriate review board for review and approval.
Must perform data analysis functions including: using system data reduction functions to extract and analyze data, review of software specifications versus source code, and review of system performance data to identify degraded or abnormal performance.
Responds to requests by management and military operations personnel to analyze system performance and events including: false Launch & Predicted Impact messages, abnormal daily uncorrelated target rates, unusual radar or computer hangs, Category-1 satellite misses, and electromagnetic interference.
Monitors AN/FPS-132 radar and computer systems’ performance including all tactical files (space track catalog, tasking file, site penetration, etc.) for indications of file corruption, abnormal data, or overflow.
Support the system via on-call when outside of normal working hours.
Develop and maintain checklists to be used by site radar and MMCO personnel.
Performs other analysis duties as directed by management.
Must possess good written and verbal communication skills to include the ability to explain results of analysis to both technical and non-technical personnel.
SUPERVISION:
Responsibilities for Work of Others: Does not directly supervise any employees.
Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Communications Electronics Manager.
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain the proper US DoD issued security clearance, which requires US Citizenship. Security clearance eligibility may be discussed during the interview phase.
Employment and start date are contingent upon the candidate receiving the required US DoD issued interim security clearance
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Physical Tasks: Exerts limited physical energy. May have to handle 20-30 pound loads on occasion.
Working Conditions: Computing center environment. May work extended hours or weekends. May travel overnight or on weekends.
****InDyne is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability needing special accommodations to the application process please call our Human Resources department.