Space Architecture & Optimization Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Paid holidays

Vacation

Telework options

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Professional growth

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Sr. Member of the Technical Staff to advance space architecture design, orbital analysis, and optimization across national programs. You will leverage in-house and off-the-shelf tools to deliver insights and support portfolio decision-making.

Requires a B.S. in engineering or related field, 4+ years, knowledge of Python/C/C++, TS/SCI eligibility. Travel occasionally; positions based in Chantilly, VA; El Segundo, CA; or Colorado Springs, CO.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in aerospace, astronautical, or mechanical engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field of science or engineering
• Four or more years of relevant and progressive professional experience
• Experience with constellation design, orbital mechanics, or mathematics related to satellite access geometry
• Significant history of making effective contributions to a wide range of technical analysis or development projects
• Ability to support multiple programs and/or activities simultaneously act as a technical point-of-contact
• Lead and mentor small teams in conducting routine analysis and development tasks as part of larger project efforts
• Knowledge of Python, C, C++, MATLAB, or another programming language
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (TS/SCI), which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Independently and collaboratively providing subject matter expertise to program offices and government customers in the areas of space architecture design and optimization, space network design, orbital analysis, and space security and defense
• Leveraging in-house and commercial- and government-off-the-shelf engineering analysis tools to deliver technical insights through analytical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments in department focus areas
• Contributing to efforts expanding department optimization capabilities to support a broader set of mission domains and architectures
• Developing and presenting timely and technically-accurate presentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers
• Building and maintaining a strong base of customers and collaborators for the department through effective working relationships with cross-organization partners, government customers, and contractor teammates
• Identifying and instigating opportunities to sustain, develop, and grow simulation and analysis capabilities to support new functional areas for a diverse customer base
• Supporting department growth by technical mentoring of junior staff members in one or more department capability areas
• Occasional travel to support customer efforts

Skills

Python

C

C++

MATLAB

Orbital mechanics

Space architecture

Education

B.S. in engineering/math/related field

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Sr. Member of the Technical Staff to advance space architecture design, orbital analysis, and optimization across national programs. You will leverage in-house and off-the-shelf tools to deliver insights and support portfolio decision-making.

Requires a B.S. in engineering or related field, 4+ years, knowledge of Python/C/C++, TS/SCI eligibility. Travel occasionally; positions based in Chantilly, VA; El Segundo, CA; or Colorado Springs, CO.