Senior Data Analyst

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The Engineering Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the organizational talent and technical leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

Senior Engineer – Data Analyst

Join Ball Aerospace’s Payload Systems Engineering team as a Senior Data Analyst Engineer! In this role, you will conduct performance modelling and simulation with a focus on developing, implementing, and applying mission algorithms.

NOTE: This position is located in Springfield, Virginia.

What You’ll Do

• Perform data analysis to characterize sensor functionality and performance.
• Conduct data exploitation of geospatial data to solve characterization problems; including but not limited to data processing, data analysis, tool development, analytic support, report writing, and presentations.
• Characterize the performance of remote sensing systems and relate sensor characteristics to the performance of automated and manual detection, classification, and characterization of targets.
• Perform data analysis using temporal, spatial, and/or spectral processing of EO/IR data.
• Perform analysis and interpretation of multi and hyperspectral mission data.
• Design, build, and implement complex algorithms to support missions, payloads, and instruments.
• Communicate mission level analysis results to internal and external customers.
• Work closely with program team and stakeholders to develop and demonstrate new capabilities to decision makers.
• Prepare and give presentations to peers, management, and customers.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.
• Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements and qualifications: What You’ll Need

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience.
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences preferred.
• Experience in mission system, spacecraft systems, ground systems or payloads preferred.
• EO/IR/Radar analysis, GIS, data analysis, signal processing, and algorithm development preferred.
• Experience in spectral analysis and image processing preferred.
• Ability to rapidly prototype new algorithm results and visualization preferred.
• Expertise writing code for data analysis with either MATLAB, ENVI/IDL, R, Python, or other similar software applications.
• Effective presentation skills with experience presenting technical results to senior customers and technical reviewers.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a geographically diverse team.
• A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

Full-Time On-Site Work Environment

This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site full-time. Travel and local commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.