Missile Engineer / Analyst (Chantilly, VA)

Full-Time - 100% onsite

PAY RANGE:

$120,000.00 - $210,000.00

JOB SUMMARY

Are you tired of big defense contractors where your contributions get lost in layers of bureaucracy? At Skyline Scientific, your skills will shape the future. At Skyline Scientific, we develop custom, high-impact software solutions for the intelligence and defense communities. Our engineers build mission-critical tools, combining advanced software development, high-performance computing, and AI-driven analytics to solve real-world remote sensing, OPIR, and dynamic sensor challenges. We offer top-tier benefits, an entrepreneurial culture, and a tight-knit team of experts who are passionate about their craft.

This role offers you the opportunity to leverage your expertise in missile systems, remote sensing, and sensor fusion to help develop advanced detection, tracking, and interception technologies. You will work closely with engineers and analysts to integrate real-world data and algorithms that shape the future of national defense.

If you're looking for real engineering challenges, supportive leadership, and the ability to make a direct impact, this is the place for you.

Why Skyline Scientific?

Mission-Focused Work: We solve hard problems in remote sensing, AI-enhanced analytics, and sensor fusion-our work directly impacts national security.

Industry-Leading Benefits: 15% 401(k) match (no contribution required), and employer-paid healthcare-one of the best packages in the industry.

Custom Solutions, Not Cookie-Cutter Code: We build AI-enhanced and custom software for electro-optical, infrared, OPIR, SAR, and dynamic sensor applications.

High-Performing Team: Collaborate with AI/ML experts, Data Scientists, Engineers, Algorithm engineers, and Sensor specialists to develop cutting-edge software.

Opportunities to Innovate: Our engineers don't just write code-they research, design, and deploy groundbreaking AI/ML and sensing algorithms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze missile system performance and contribute to the development of detection, tracking, and interception algorithms.

Create models to calculate the intercept location and time of flight parameters

Support the design and optimization of algorithms in Python, MATLAB, or C++ for remote sensing and missile defense applications.

Integrate sensor data into analytical models and operational workflows.

Collaborate with engineers and analysts to ensure seamless integration into classified environments.

Conduct research and data analysis to refine algorithms supporting missile detection and defense.

Deliver technical briefings and reports on system performance, data analytics, and algorithm development.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

ACTIVE Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI)

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Image Science, or a related field, plus 10+ years of experience OR Master's degree in STEM fields plus 5+ years' relevant experience

Strong analytical skills in missile systems, sensor data, and algorithm development

Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C++ for analysis and modeling

Experience with missile system analysis, signal processing, sensor fusion, or energetics/explosives analysis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

ACTIVE TS/SCI with Polygraph

PHD

Familiarity with geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), or signals intelligence (SIGINT)

Experience with sensor fusion and missile detection system integration

Strong background in missile defense system performance analysis and algorithm optimization

BENEFITS:

Attractive Salary

Paid Time Off (PTO): 25 days

Medical, Dental, & Vision: Employer-Paid

Disability & Life Insurance Coverage

401 (k): 15% Employer Match (no contribution required)

Profit Sharing Options

Compressed Workweek Options

Annual Performance Bonus

Referral & Incentive Bonus Opportunities

Professional Development & Education Assistance

Relocation Assistance Options

Join Skyline Scientific-Where Innovation Meets Mission.

Our company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and respected.

Salary Description

$120,000.00 - $210,000.00