Senior Network Modeling & Simulation Engineer — Space Systems

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) Plan

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Network Modelling and Simulation Engineer to lead analyses and simulations of space network architectures within the Network/Systems Department. The role emphasizes trade studies, performance optimization, and collaboration with government customers.

Qualified candidates have a BS in a related field, 6+ years in networking and simulation, and experience with Python or C/C++.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years in data analysis, OSI/TCP-IP models, and network design and simulation.
• Deep knowledge of routing and switching protocols.
• Experience with Python or C/C++ development.
• Willing to travel up to 10% and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead/participate in multi-disciplinary engineering teams in development and analysis of future network architectures and requirements.
• Analyze and simulate complex network architectures and protocols.
• Engage in systems architecture definition, development, analysis, modeling & simulation, and prototype development/validation.
• Innovate through specialized technical studies and internal R&D projects to develop the next generation of Space and Ground network concepts, architectures, and technologies.
• Coordinate tasks in technical meetings for SSC, NRO, and Civil & Commercial customers with a diverse team.
• Evaluate and develop multiple access communications or engineering technologies.
• Support development and sustainment of core network simulation, emulation, and modeling capabilities.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Data analysis

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Network Modelling and Simulation Engineer to lead analyses and simulations of space network architectures within the Network/Systems Department. The role emphasizes trade studies, performance optimization, and collaboration with government customers.

Qualified candidates have a BS in a related field, 6+ years in networking and simulation, and experience with Python or C/C++.