2027 Remote Sensing Architecture Technical Engineer

aero; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Remote Sensing Architecture Technical Engineer to apply advanced modeling and simulation for space-based sensing architectures. You will work with a diverse technical team on requirement verification, AoA analyses, and performance modeling for national security and civil space programs.

The role is on-site at Chantilly, VA with potential alternate locations in El Segundo, CA, or Colorado Springs, CO.

Qualifications

• MS degree in aerospace engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months).
• 0–1 yr of industry experience in relevant topic areas post bachelor’s degree (e.g., modeling and simulation, mission analysis, astrodynamics, or space operations).
• Knowledge or project experience with one or more of the following: space-related modeling and simulation, geolocation, mission data processing, signal processing, space threats, resilient systems, advanced PNT technologies, algorithm design, software development, or mathematical modeling.
• Familiarity with one or more software languages that may include Python, C/C++, and/or High-Performance Computing/Linux environments.
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Transcripts are required for this position

Responsibilities

• Support analysis in geo-spatial intelligence, signals intelligence, space surveillance, navigation, and/or space protection areas.
• Apply engineering techniques to support research, development, and acquisition decisions.
• Perform architecture evaluation and performance modeling using in-house or custom tools.
• Collaborate with senior staff to plan deep dives, trade studies, and assessments; translate customer needs into objectives.
• Develop and present technical presentations and reports communicating analysis results.
• Aid in sustainment and growth of the organization’s analysis and simulation capabilities.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Linux

HPC

Geolocation

Mission analysis

Astrodynamics

Space operations

Education

MS degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Job Summary:

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities. The Surveillance and Navigation Architecture Performance Department (SNAPD) in the Integrated Performance Subdivision aspires to be the premier force advising the evolution of national security and civil space enterprises, leveraging our modeling and simulation (M&S) expertise to evaluate end-to-end architecture performance. We are seeking a Remote Sensing Architecture Technical Engineer that will make use of sophisticated modeling and simulation tools in support of requirements verification, analyses-of-alternatives (AoA), and performance modeling for space-based remote sensing architectures.

Work Model:

This full-time position requires work on-site at our facility in Chantilly, VA. Alternative locations that may be considered include El Segundo, CA, or Colorado Springs, CO.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Support analysis in one or more of these specific mission areas: geo-spatial intelligence, signals intelligence, space surveillance, navigation systems, and/or space protection supporting defense or intelligence capabilities.
• Independently apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to support recommendations for research, development, and acquisition decisions of legacy and emerging customer space-based sensing architectures.
• Perform architecture evaluation modeling overall performance using in-house or custom-developed analysis tools.
• Work closely with senior staff, management, and teams to plan and conduct deep dives, trade studies, and assessments, translating customer needs into project objectives and providing quality deliverables to customer organizations.
• Develop and present timely and technically accurate presentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers.
• Aid in sustainment, development, and growth of the organization's analysis and simulation capabilities to support increasing functional areas for our diverse customer base.

What You Need to be Successful:

Minimum Requirements

• M.S.degree in aerospace engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field from an accredited program (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
• 0 - 1 yr of industry experience in relevant topic areas post bachelor's degree (e.g., modeling and simulation, mission analysis, astrodynamics, or space operations.)
• Knowledge or project experience with one or more of the following subjects: space-related modeling and simulation, geolocation, mission data processing, signal processing, space threats, resilient systems, advanced PNT technologies, algorithm design, software development, or mathematical modeling.
• Familiarity with one or more software languages that may include Python, C/C++, and/or High-Performance Computing/Linux environments.
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Transcripts are required for this position

How You Can Stand Out:

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• PhD degree in aerospace engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field from an accredited program (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months) Experience in relevant topic areas post bachelor's degree (e.g., modeling and simulation, mission analysis, astrodynamics, or space operations.)
• Proficiency with one or more software languages that may include Python, C, C++, MATLAB, Fortran, Java
• Significant experience in one or more of the functional/mission areas listed above.
• Proficiency with one or more software languages that may include Python, C, C++, MATLAB, Fortran, Java.
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community or U.S. Department of Defense business practices, acquisition policies, or space mission portfolios.
• Demonstrated responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, to include the ability to: