Satellite Systems Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 117,300 - 226,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

401(k) Plan with company contributions

Education assistance programs

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Los Angeles is looking for a Satellite Systems Analyst to support critical national security space missions. You will assess global space activities and conduct technical analyses while collaborating with various defense entities.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in space systems engineering, relevant experience, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 6 or more years of relevant professional or educational experience.
• Familiarity with space systems engineering and operations.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the impact of worldwide space activities on U.S. operations.
• Conduct detailed technical analyses of current and future space systems.
• Prepare technical reports and briefings.

Skills

Space systems engineering

Technical analysis

Data analytics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM or technical field

Tools

STK (Systems Tool Kit)

Python

Job description

Overview

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 deliver innovative solutions across satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. Join us to be part of a team of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators in space.

Defense Systems Group (DSG)

DSG provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to shape current and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, and provides broad technical support across the national space enterprise. It also provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems.

Role

We are seeking a Satellite Systems Analyst to join a high-performing team bringing technical skills to bear to characterize the fast-moving field of international space systems and its implications to U.S. national security space. Participate in a wide range of technical activities, work with technical intelligence, analyze global space programs, systems, and operations, and influence customer decisions on important National Security Space topics.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Responsively assess the potential impact of current worldwide space and counterspace activities on U.S. national security space operations
• Utilize intelligence sources to perform engineering analysis to identify and mitigate space-based threats and threat enablers
• Conduct detailed technical analyses of current and future space systems
• Develop algorithms to study and/or fuse different sets of information and utilize data analytics to implement advanced processing and analysis techniques
• Identify new areas of concern in Space Domain Awareness and proactively develop recommendations for further global data collection and research
• Identify short- and long-term technical challenges for various customers, including the USAF/USSF, the Intelligence Community, and other government customers
• Prepare technical reports, briefings, and other deliverable materials
• Critically review reports, briefings, and other materials produced by team members
• Support and develop customer relationships

What You Need To Be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Project Engineer - Signal & Image Process Engineering:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM or technical field or Data Analytics
• 6 or more years of relevant professional or educational experience
• Familiarity with space systems engineering, satellites, and operations/spacecraft systems or data analytics background in a space environment
• Strong desire to do deep technical analysis
• Be a proactive, fast learner with the willingness and ability to work in a dynamic high visibility environment with routine engagement with executive levels of government and decision makers
• Highly motivated self-starter capable of both independent analysis and collaborating with teams
• Strong interest and enthusiasm for understanding global space activities and operations
• Mission focused and willing to make a difference
• Ability to analyze technical data, produce novel insights and conclusions, and effectively communicate results
• Superior written and oral communication skills; the ability to work well with other analysts and communicate to senior military and civilian customers
• Flexibility to learn new tools/capabilities as needed
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site domestically. International travel to conferences or meetings is possible (as required)
• This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance, and willingness to take a CI Polygraph, 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 Senior Project Engineer - Signal Image Process Engineering include:

• 10 or more years relevant technical experience
• Proven experience space systems engineering, satellites, and operations/spacecraft systems or data analytics background in a space environment
• Able to guide and mentor other analysts and develop more effective data processing techniques
• Collaborate with government customers and identify new projects of interest
• Effectively prioritize efforts based on a combination of factors (e.g. impact, relevance, findings, etc.)
• Confidently communicate insights and findings and their significance to senior leadership

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Advanced in a STEM field or closely related technical field
• Background in space systems engineering, space domain awareness, space system data analysis, or related fields
• Understanding of EO sensor systems
• Strong knowledge of RF systems
• Understanding of astrodynamics fundamentals and experience with related analysis tools such as STK (Systems Took Kit) or SOAP (Aerospace’s Satellite Orbit Analysis Program)
• Proficiency with Python and/or other scripting/programming languages
• Experience with fusing and analyzing information from multiple sources and extrapolating to answer questions
• Prior experience and familiarity with DoD and IC agencies and organizations
• Reading comprehension and translation skills in selected foreign languages

Compensation and Benefits

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: $117,300.00 - $226,900.00. 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, details of our industry-leading benefits will be provided. Benefits vary by Job Type. Highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Flexible work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions and vesting at hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs
• Education assistance programs
• Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Equal Opportunity

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 or email. You can review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.