Cross-Mission Operations Support M&S Project Leader

The Aerospace Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 133,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Project Leader in Modeling & Simulation Engineering. You’ll lead cross-disciplinary modeling efforts, develop an in-house killchain tool, and collaborate to deliver end-to-end mission performance analyses for national space programs.

Requirements include a STEM bachelor's degree, 6+ years of experience, strong Python/C++ skills, and a current Top Secret Clearance. The role offers onsite work at multiple US locations with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, or software) or computer science, physics, operations research, or closely related field.
• 6+ years of professional engineering/scientific experience in multidisciplinary environments.
• Experience with OPIR and RADAR system detection and tracking.
• Strength in architecture and sensor-level simulations and evaluation.
• End-to-end mission performance assessments focusing on remote sensing, tracking and estimation.
• Technical understanding of space operations, red vs blue simulations, and C2/enterprise architecture resiliency.
• Advanced experience with Python and C++.
• Familiarity with Digital Engineering and modern software development practices.
• Experience leading a team to accomplish objectives.
• Creativity, initiative, and self-motivation.
• Ability to adapt to changing customer expectations.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Current Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Act as an integration leader, coordinating across Aerospace program offices to connect customer requirements with capabilities and identify new partnership opportunities.
• Translate program needs into modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks.
• Lead architecture and development of an in-house killchain modeling tool with timely, accurate deliveries.
• Develop and use in-house and external analysis tools and products.
• Collaborate across technical teams to achieve optimal solutions.
• Develop and present briefings/reports for offices and customers.
• Mentor junior staff and foster a learning environment.
• Hold teams accountable and remove barriers to objectives.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Python

C++

Team leadership

Top Secret Clearance

Digital Engineering

OPIR & RADAR

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field

Tools

AFSIM

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.

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 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-enabled mission effects.

The Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department (CMED) in the Integrated Performance Subdivision leads integration and application of modeling and simulation capabilities and modern analysis workflows to support end-to-end effects chain analysis and space and space-enabled campaign modeling. As a member of CMED, you will provide technical capabilities to support our customers in modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of space, air, and ground-based systems of systems to investigate architecture and concept of operations (CONOPS) performance in nominal and contested operating environments. MS&A focus areas include agent-based modeling, red vs blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, killchain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and command and control (C2) evaluation. We support a variety of customers with diverse program portfolios, and we are looking for curious and innovative teammates to help us address our customers’ hardest problems!

Work Model:

This is a full-time, 100% onsite position located in El Segundo, CA, Colorado Springs, CO, or Chantilly, VA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as an integration leader and spokesperson for the Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department, coordinating across multiple Aerospace program offices to connect customer requirements with Aerospace capabilities and to identify opportunities for new partnerships.
• Work closely with our cross-mission killchain analysis focused program offices and customers to translate their program needs into modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks.
• Independently coordinate and lead the architecture and development of an in-house killchain modeling tool to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent team deliveries.
• Use and contribute to the development of in-house and commercial- and government-off-the-shelf engineering analysis tools and analysis products.
• Collaborate across technical organizations to achieve optimal solutions and efficiencies.
• Develop and present briefings and reports for program offices and customers.
• Mentor junior staff members on technical and professional development subjects and contribute to a learning environment where it is encouraged to share ideas and feedback.
• Hold self and team accountable for results and remove barriers for teams to achieve objectives.
• Travel occasionally as required.

What You Need to be Successful — Project Leader — Modeling & Simulation Engineering

• Bachelor's degree in in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, or software), computer science, physics, operations research, or closely related technical field from an accredited school.
• 6 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments.
• Experiencewith OPIR and RADAR system detection and tracking
• Demonstrated strength in architecture and sensor-level simulations and evaluation
• Experience executing e nd-to-end mission performance assessments with emphasis in modeling remote sensing systems, tracking, and estimation.
• Technical understanding of space operations, red vs blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, killchain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and/or command and control (C2).
• Advanced experience with Python and C++.
• Familiarity with Digital Engineering, including modern software development methodologies, tools and processes, distributed frameworks, API development, and cloud computing.
• Experience leading a team to accomplish an objective.
• Demonstrated high level of creativeness, initiative, and self-motivation.
• Ability to work on dynamic assignments and adapt to changing customer expectations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with effective oral and written communication skills.
• Current Top Secret Clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

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

• An advanced degree in applicable STEM areas or other relevant disciplines.
• Proficiency with the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM).
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community, U.S. Department of Defense, and Department of the Air Force business practices and programs.
• Current Top Secret/SCI Clearance with polygraph, and special programs access.
• Widely recognized internally and externally by peers, management, program offices, customers, and contractors for delivering high-impact solutions to complex, cross-organizational problems.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

$132,900.00 - $199,300.00 - Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.