LRDR System Analyst

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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.

The SSPARS Long Range Discriminating Radar (LRDR) Analyst will report directly to the MDRO Site Lead. This position will be located at Beale AFB (California).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Utilize software tools such as MATLAB, Mathematica, and Microsoft Office products 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.
• Document mathematical and statistical analytical results in a combination of formal presentations and present analysis results at team meetings and customer reviews.
• Support the system via on-call when outside of normal working hours.
• Analyze critical system files such as the mission plan file, satellite catalog, and satellite task list for abnormal data or overflow.
• Analyze computer/radar O&M logs for system or operator errors.
• Analyze daily uncorrelated target (UCT) rates to identify abnormal performance. Review the one-year library of computer system logs, ensuring the logs are properly archived and maintained.
• Review and analyze system calibration, operability assessment test results, ESPs and other indicators which give an indication of system performance utilizing the system calibration metrics on the Space C2 Agency website.
• Analyze occurrences of system outages or operational degradation such as the following: False Launch and Impact Message or False Impacting Object Reports; indications of radar system degradation; uncommon computer halts or hangs; CAT 1 satellite misses; EMI; failure to track a real missile launch or significant portions of a real missile launch in coverage; and other abnormal data, performance, and occurrences that may lead to a system failure. Provide analyses to support site operations investigations to the Director of Operations (DO), Operations Support, or SOC-B CMDR/CCH.
• Provide Problem Reports (PRs) to support site operations investigations by the DO, Operations Support, CMDR/CCH, or Installation/Site Commander. Submit a Deficiency Report (DR) for unusual and unique anomalies, or outages. Generate an AF Form 1067 or Standard Change Form (SCF) prior to installing new software constants for the subarray test and element test installations. Generate an SCF for system or software modifications for corrective or preventive action as a result of analyses or any other proposed system/software modifications. Evaluate and provide written technical analysis on any system modification/upgrade proposal or recommendation. Maintain references to any associated PR, DR and SCF and supporting data.
• Draft ICE plans and ICE reports as requested and provide data, supporting documentation and recommendations for all testing activities.
• Interface with Space Training and Readiness Delta Detachment 4 (Det 4) and other military personnel, as well as other contractor personnel, to support testing activities. Activities shall include, but not be limited to, Development, Test and Evaluation (DT&E), Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E), and Installation, Checkout and Evaluation (ICE) testing.
• Develop and maintain checklists to be used by site MDRO 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.

Educational/Training Requirements:

• Desired qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Space Studies, Computer Science, or other related fields and/or 10 years of experience in Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Operations, Space Operations, Radar Operations, or System Analyst.
• U.S. Citizen and possess a current Secret, Top Secret, or Top Secret/SCI DOD security clearance. Must be eligible for TS/SCI upgrade.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 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, LRDR, GBR-P, SBX is desired.
• Signal Processing concepts, radar search, track, and synthetic aperture radar mapping
• Phased Array Radar operations and principles
• Mission Analysis/Planning for Missile Defense and Space Operations
• Experience with Command Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) and/or Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD)
• Event analysis, documentation, and evaluation
• System performance analysis
• Sensor Management

Salary Range:

• Approximately $100000 - $110000 / year

Supervision:

• Works under the general supervision of the LRDR Operations Manager.

Work Environment:

• Must be able to lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Physical Demands:

• Walking, siting, typing, bending and lifting items as required within position requirements.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

****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.