Missile Warning Analyst/scientist/engineer Company Job Id Location Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, Dc Date Posted 04-08-2026

Tekla Research Inc

Washington, DC, United States
Base: $135,000-$165,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
U.s. citizenship required
Secret clearance required
Infrared imaging technology development
Tekla Research Inc is seeking a Missile Warning Analyst/Scientist/Engineer to support the Naval Research Laboratory's efforts in developing infrared imaging technologies and signal processing algorithms for missile threat detection. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a Secret clearance, and expertise in simulation, algorithm development, and data analysis

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on developing infrared imaging technologies and signal processing algorithms to detect missile and hypersonic threats targeting Naval aircraft and battlegroups.
  • Responsibilities include designing threat detection algorithms capable of real-time hardware implementation and analyzing system components for performance optimization.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $135,000 to $165,000 along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401K matching.

Matching Summary

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Tekla Research Inc is seeking a Missile Warning Analyst/Scientist/Engineer to support the Naval Research Laboratory's efforts in developing infrared imaging technologies and signal processing algorithms for missile threat detection. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a Secret clearance, and expertise in simulation, algorithm development, and data analysis.

Salary

Base: $135,000-$165,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K matching, Tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Secret clearance required
  • Infrared imaging technology development
  • Signal processing algorithm design
  • Real-time hardware implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Simulink integration
  • Optics and sensor analysis skills
  • Atmospheric transmission modeling
  • Field data collection experience

Key Requirements

  • Must be U.S. Citizen
  • Secret security clearance required
  • Experience in numerical system simulations
  • Background in optics and sensors

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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