Senior Space Systems Modeling & Analysis Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

401(k) plan with matching

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a dedicated professional to join the Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department. You will act as a technical authority in your areas of expertise, lead and contribute to analyses of complex space, air, and ground systems, and present findings to program offices and customers.

You will work on modeling, simulation, and analysis, developing in-house and commercial tools, and mentoring junior staff. A Top Secret clearance is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related technical field from an accredited school.
• 5+ years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience.
• Experience with space operations and related simulations (red vs blue, killchain, C2).
• Experience with one or more of the following: space systems, space surveillance, spacecraft ground systems, communications infrastructure, C2, spacecraft maneuvering, space protection, or space-driven killchains.
• Experience with multi-phenomenology remote sensing techniques (EOIR and radar).
• Experience with Python, C++, or MATLAB.
• Experience leading a team and delivering objectives.
• Current Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department as a technical authority.
• Lead and contribute to technical analysis projects ensuring timely, accurate deliveries.
• Model, analyze and assess enterprise-level missions.
• Develop and present briefings and reports for program offices and customers.
• Mentor junior staff and foster a learning environment.

Skills

Space systems understanding

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication (oral & written)

Ability to adapt to changing customer

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, electrical, or software)

Tools

Python

C++

MATLAB

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a dedicated professional to join the Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department. You will act as a technical authority in your areas of expertise, lead and contribute to analyses of complex space, air, and ground systems, and present findings to program offices and customers.

You will work on modeling, simulation, and analysis, developing in-house and commercial tools, and mentoring junior staff. A Top Secret clearance is required for this role.