Senior Applied Physical Scientist

Frontier Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced Applied Physical Scientist to join our Sensor and Data Services team in Beverly, MA.

This role focuses on Space Domain Awareness (SDA), including advanced analysis, physics-based modeling, algorithm development, and deployment of solutions for space-based systems.

with EOIR sensors is beneficial but not required.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of scientists and software engineers, developing and deploying algorithms and services that enhance space situational awareness.

Our team operates in a cloud-native development environment using modern DevOps practices.

This position is currently 100% on-site at our Beverly, MA facility due to the classified nature of the work.

Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

• Design and implement algorithms for SDA applications, including object detection, tracking, and characterization in space environments.
• Analyze SDA-related datasets and simulations to improve space situational awareness and decision-making capabilities.
• Apply expertise in statistics, data modeling, simulation, and advanced mathematics to identify patterns and deliver innovative solutions.
• Perform image processing, coordinate transformations, sensor calibration, and related analytical tasks as needed.

• Develop production-quality code in Python and Java/Spring Boot, following modern software engineering practices including version control, code review, automated testing, and CI/CD.