ORAU · 1 month ago
Operational Concepts and Technology Development for Passive Radar Sounding
Pasadena, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelORAU is involved in the NASA Postdoctoral Program, which offers unique research opportunities for talented scientists. The role focuses on advancing passive radar sounding for planetary exploration through technology development and operational concept studies.
Universities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Solicit proposals to advance passive radar sounding for planetary exploration through a combination of technology development, field validation, and operational concept studies
Address challenges related to passive radar sounding, including variability in signal availability and specialized processing
Design and mature new passive radar technologies
Develop signal processing and data analysis methods
Integrate passive sounding with complementary datasets to extract subsurface structure and volatile information
Conduct field demonstrations using drones or other platforms to replicate mission-relevant geometries
Bridge the gap between conceptual feasibility and mission readiness for passive radar sounding
Qualification
Required
Prior research experience in planetary science
Demonstrated expertise in the analysis of radar data, including active or passive radar sounding
Field work experience, particularly in terrestrial analog environments relevant to planetary exploration
Degree: Doctoral Degree
Company
ORAU
ORAU provides innovative scientific and technical solutions to advance research and education, protect public health and the environment and strengthen national security.
Founded in 1946
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andy Page
President /CEO
Scott Miller
President and CEO, ORAU ConScientia
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