Systems Engineer - Modeling & Sim

HawkEye 360 is seeking a Systems Engineer (Modeling and Simulation) to join the Systems Engineering Team supporting efforts to determine how to best utilize and grow HawkEye 360’s next-generation RF collection payloads and commercial constellation. This includes developing system models, performing signal analysis and geolocation research, supporting constellation planning, conducting strategy and trade studies, and supporting business development initiatives. In this strategic role, you will work to optimize the constellation and ensure mission success for our customers.

As the Systems Engineer - Modeling & Sim , your main responsibilities will be:

• Build expertise in the LEO satellites, data downlink and crosslink systems, , the HE 360 commercial business model, RF collection, geolocation processing, data analytics.
• Collaborate on and help to implement the systems engineering roadmap.
• Support modeling and simulation of the HE360 constellation, contributing to constellation architecture planning and optimization.
• Develop in Python using industry standard data visualization, analysis, and statistical tools.
• Work closely with development and operations engineers to address specific technical and business questions.
• Provide technical input to proposals and customer inquiries representing current, future, and notional capabilities.
• Develop and enhance HawkEye 360’s modeling and simulation capabilities through code and tool integration.
• Apply modern software best practices and leverage existing HawkEye 360 software (Python, Java, C ) and open-source tools.
  
  

Your skills and qualifications:

Essential Education And Experience

• 5 years of experience in the satellite industry or aerospace industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in at least one high-level programming language (e.g., C/C , Java, Python, MATLAB) for data analysis and modeling.
• Familiarity with Git or other version control software.
• Knowledge of satellite design principles.
• Familiarity with STK, Orekit, or other astrodynamics modeling and simulation tools.
• Self-directed and proactive, with the ability to multitask and collaborate across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to communicate clearly through written documentation and presentations.
  
  

Desirable:

• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with orbital mechanics and/or attitude dynamics.
• Experience with GNSS, PNT, geolocation.
• Background in RF systems.
• Experience in satellite design, operations, scheduling, or other aspects of constellation management.
  
  

Base Salary Range: $125,000 - $160,000 annually

HawkEye 360 offers a compensation package that includes a competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus and benefits. We consider many factors when determining salary offers, such as candidate's work experience, education, training & skills, as well as market and business considerations. We are also open to considering candidates with experience and qualifications at a different level than required in a job posting, which may affect the compensation package offered.

Company Overview

HawkEye 360 is equipping defense, intelligence, and national security leaders with mission-critical signals intelligence to enable faster, better decision making. By detecting, geolocating, and characterizing radio frequency emissions worldwide, HawkEye 360 delivers trusted domain awareness and early warning indicators to the US Government and allied partners. Our space-based collection, proprietary signal processing, and AI-powered analytics transform knowledge of RF spectrum into a strategic advantage. Proven by operational mission success, HawkEye 360 is redefining how signals intelligence strengthens national and global security.

HawkEye 360 is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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