Lead Communications Engineer: SIGINT Modeling and Simulation

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Telework options

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA seeks a SIGINT/Communications M&S Engineer to evaluate space-based intelligence architectures and support requirements verification, AoA analyses, and mission performance modeling. You will lead analysis teams and mentor staff while coordinating complex tasks for national security programs.

Applicants should have 8+ years of relevant experience, TS/SCI clearance, and proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 8+ years of industry experience leading engineering studies and analysis teams
• Experience with space-related modeling, communication/ground architectures, data network modeling, scheduling algorithms, or mission management
• Knowledge of national security space or intelligence mission areas: communication/ground infrastructures, signals intelligence, GEO/space situational awareness, navigation, or space protection
• Experience with software languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++
• Must possess a current TS/SCI clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis teams driving recommendations for research, development, and acquisition decisions for legacy and emerging customer architectures
• Coordinate complex technical tasks among customers and staff, managing resources to staff and execute projects
• Mentor junior staff across department focus areas
• Translate customer needs into project objectives and provide technical evaluations
• Perform end-to-end performance evaluations and AoA using in-house tools
• Develop and present timely, technically accurate presentations and reports to technical leads, management, and customers

Skills

Signals intelligence

Mission management

MATLAB

Python

C++

Space architectures

Education

B.S. degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, mathematics, or related technical discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

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 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 Communication and Ground Architectures Performance Department (CGAPD) within the Integrated Performance Subdivision (IPS) delivers modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) solutions that help shape how the nation’s most critical space communication and ground systems are designed, acquired, and evolved. Our modeling and performance assessments around communication architectures, networks, and mission management strategies. directly inform and influence decisions for multiple customers including USAF/USSF, the Intelligence Community, and other government customers.

We are seeking a SIGINT/Communications M&S Engineer to evaluate space-based intelligence architectures. In this role, you will apply your expertise in signals intelligence, mission management, and resource allocation to support requirements verification, analyses-of-alternatives, and mission performance modeling that directly informs national security.

Work Model: This full-time position requires at least 4 days/week of onsite work in Chantilly, VA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead analysis teams driving recommendations for research, development, and acquisition decisions for legacy and emerging customer communication and ground architectures
• Coordinate complex technical tasks among customers, managing resources to efficiently staff and execute projects
• Serve as a technical mentor to junior staff in one or more department focus areas
• Independently translate customer needs into project objectives and provide technical evaluations
• Perform end-to-end (E2E) performance evaluations and analysis-of-alternatives (AoA) using in-house or internally developed analysis tools
• Develop and present timely and technically accurate presentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results to technical leads, management, and customers

Minimum Requirements:

• Project Leader
• B.S degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, mathematics, or a related technical discipline from an accredited school 8 or more years of industry experience, with demonstrated experience leading engineering studies and analysis teams, managing/coordinating complex technical tasks, and translating customer needs into tasks for team members
• Professional experience with space-related modeling, communication/ground architectures, data network modeling, scheduling algorithms and operations, or mission management
• Knowledge in one or more of these specific national security space or intelligence mission areas: communication and ground infrastructures, signals intelligence, geo-spatial intelligence, space surveillance, navigation systems or space protection
• Experience with one or more software languages that may include MATLAB, Python, or C++
• This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

What You Can Stand Out

• Graduate degree in one of the fields of study mentioned above
• Significant experience in one or more of the functional/mission areas listed above
• Technical knowledge of SIGINT satellite systems/payloads and relevant mission knowledge
• M&S experience in one of the following areas: RF link budgets, mission management, or satellite scheduling and resource allocation
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community or US Department of Defense business practices, acquisition policies, or space mission portfolios
• Proficiency with one or more software languages that may include MATLAB, Python, or C++
• Current TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

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

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.

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.

Right Place

The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Path

Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

Right Purpose

We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do.

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

Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.