Launch Applications Lead

Nutanix; California (MO); On-site; USD 129,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Launch Applications Lead to tackle complex challenges in missile warning and defense. In this full-time role, you will leverage your STEM background and analytical skills to provide critical support to national security missions. You will work closely with intelligence community partners, leading studies and presenting findings that directly influence future operations. This innovative firm offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded, making a significant impact on the safety and security of the nation.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

401(k) Plan with company-paid benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Professional growth and development programs

Education assistance programs

Relocation assistance

Telework options

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in missile or space systems analysis.
• Strong background in propulsion, guidance, and control engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide threat analysis for missile warning and defense systems.
• Collaborate with intelligence counterparts to improve assessments.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Writing

Windows-based Computing

MATLAB

Python

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in a STEM Field

Advanced Degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

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 Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, developmental planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including Air Force Space Command, U.S. Strategic Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.

Join a team of technical intelligence analysts in the International Launch Systems office as a Launch Applications Lead (Project Engineer/Sr. Project Engineer – Flight Mechanics) to support missile warning, missile defense and other programs. As part of the team, you will identify and solve hard intelligence problems that impact current and future customer missions. Anticipate and articulate future threats, develop and recommend courses of actions. Work closely with, but independently of, intelligence community and contractor counterparts. Document and defend your results.

Work Model

This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA, which requires 100% onsite work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain currency with foreign missile and space launch system developments and collaborate with intelligence community counterparts to improve threat assessments and models.
• Identify and resolve gaps in intelligence assessments and propose innovative solutions to hard problems.
• Provide threat analysis to support missile warning and missile defense system development, test and operations; ensure threat model fidelity is sufficient for the intended application.
• Identify and develop opportunities where the application of relevant intelligence can improve mission performance.
• Lead intelligence studies, interface with customers, guide development and delivery of technical products.
• Prepare and present technical briefings and reports and participate in defense and intelligence community technical interchanges.

What You Need to be Successful - Project Engineer - Flight Mechanics

Minimum Requirements:

• An inherent interest in tackling and solving problems that matter.
• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM Field with a minimum of 6 years applicable experience.
• A background in the analysis and simulation of space or missile systems.
• Experience in engineering disciplines such as propulsion, guidance and control, aerodynamics, signatures, trajectory reconstruction/design, or parameter estimation.
• Windows-based computing/programming skills, MATLAB/Python.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, particularly technical writing.
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site domestically/internationally, approx. 2-3 weeks per year.
• This position requires a TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Sr. Project Engineer – Flight Mechanics include:

• Minimum of 10 years of applicable experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work independently and with internal or external teams.
• Strong Windows-based computing/programming skills including MATLAB/Python and industry standard software development tools.

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Advanced degree.
• Prior experience and familiarity with military and intelligence community organizations.
• Experience with classified data handling.
• Existing clearance, issued by the U.S. Government.

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.

(Min - Max)

$129,000 - $249,600 Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• 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.