Senior Space Enterprise Optimization Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health care and wellness plans

401(k) Plan

Telework options

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a technically skilled member to conduct deep dives and trade studies in space architecture and portfolio analysis, supporting multiple programs. You will leverage in-house and external tools to generate insights and develop analysis software, presenting findings to technical leads, management, and customers.

Ideal candidates hold a related engineering degree, have orbital mechanics experience, and possess Python/C/C++/MATLAB skills; U.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in aerospace, astronautical, or mechanical engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or related field.
• Advanced degree or 2+ years relevant experience.
• Experience with constellation design, orbital mechanics, or satellite access geometry.
• Knowledge of Python, C, C++, MATLAB, or another programming language.
• Ability to contribute to multiple programs as a technical contributor across teams.
• U.S. citizenship or eligibility for security clearance (TS/SCI).

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep dives, trade studies, and assessments to define customer needs in space architecture design and portfolio analysis.
• Utilize in-house and external analysis tools to deliver insights and recommendations.
• Develop and enhance analysis software tools and simulation capabilities.
• Develop and present timely, technically accurate presentations and reports to leads, management, and customers.
• Build relationships with government customers and contractor teammates across cross-organization partnerships.

Skills

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

Orbital mechanics

Data analysis

Education

B.S. in aerospace engineering

M.S./PhD preferred

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a technically skilled member to conduct deep dives and trade studies in space architecture and portfolio analysis, supporting multiple programs. You will leverage in-house and external tools to generate insights and develop analysis software, presenting findings to technical leads, management, and customers.

Ideal candidates hold a related engineering degree, have orbital mechanics experience, and possess Python/C/C++/MATLAB skills; U.S.