Remote Sensing Architecture & Analysis Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Paid holidays and vacation

Telework options

401(k) plan with company match

Education assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a technically skilled professional to join the Enterprise Effects Division in supporting space-related analysis and architecture evaluation. The role emphasizes modeling, simulation, and end-to-end performance assessments, with emphasis on national security and civil space programs.

On-site work at Chantilly, VA, with alternative 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 year 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 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 Python, C/C++, and/or HPC/Linux environments.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Ability to obtain security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Transcripts required.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis in mission areas: geospatial intelligence, signals intelligence, space surveillance, navigation, and space protection.
• Apply engineering methods to support research, development, and acquisition decisions.
• Perform architecture evaluation and modeling of performance.
• Plan and conduct deep dives, trade studies, and assessments; translate needs into objectives.
• Develop and present analyses and reports to technical leads and customers.
• Aid sustainment and growth of analysis and simulation capabilities.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Linux HPC

Geolocation

Modeling & Simulation

Space operations

Education

MS in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Python

C/C++

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a technically skilled professional to join the Enterprise Effects Division in supporting space-related analysis and architecture evaluation. The role emphasizes modeling, simulation, and end-to-end performance assessments, with emphasis on national security and civil space programs.

On-site work at Chantilly, VA, with alternative locations in El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO.