Traffic Modeling System Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Traffic Modeling System Engineer (Aerospace): Designing traffic data models for US Space Force ground operational systems with an accent on satellite-to-ground data flow and missile tracking. Focus on decomposing requirements into data models, validating tracking data, and integrating AI for system innovation.

Location: Must be based in the USA (Huntsville, AL; Scottsdale, AZ; Grand Forks, ND; or Chantilly, VA). Minimum 3 days onsite or fully onsite.

Salary: $142,696 – $150,500 per year

Company

hirify.global is a global defense and security company providing high-technology solutions across all operational domains.

What you will do

• Develop and deploy ground operational systems for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA).
• Decompose requirements into modeling of traffic data flow from satellite constellations to ground networks.
• Manage pre-planned or ad-hoc scheduling and satellite services to track missiles.
• Analyze missile tracking data to validate the accuracy of traffic models.
• Identify and implement AI opportunities for continuous system improvement and innovation.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Department of Defense TOP SECRET security clearance with Polygraph eligibility required at time of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM field.
• 8+ years of job-related experience (or Master's degree plus 6 years).
• Experience with satellite-to-ground RF communication protocols and packet prioritization.

Nice to have

• Recent experience with missile tracking systems design, architecture, and sensor fusion techniques.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and their application in system deployment.
• Experience with image processing collection, handling, and analysis.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).
• Competitive benefits including 401k matching and healthcare.
• Paid parental leave and flex time off.
• Research-oriented work environment contributing to national security.