Space Architecture & Optimization Analyst

RiseMe; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care

Paid holidays, sick time and vacation

401(k) plan with company match

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Professional growth programs

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a technically skilled staff member to perform space architecture design, optimization, and analysis for a range of national space programs. The role emphasizes leveraging simulation tools, conducting trade studies, and delivering clear, actionable results to technical leads and customers.

You will work in a hybrid model with strong collaboration across engineering teams, government customers, and contractors, contributing to architecture concept trades and

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in a technical field as listed in the requirements.
• 0-1 year of industry work experience.
• Experience with constellation design, orbital mechanics, or satellite access geometry mathematics.
• Knowledge of Python, C, C++, MATLAB, or another programming language.
• Ability to support multiple programs and collaborate across teams.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Transcripts required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep dives, trade studies, and assessments to define customer needs in space architecture design and optimization.
• Leverage in-house and off-the-shelf tools to deliver technical insights through analysis.
• Contribute to developing analysis software tools and improve simulation capabilities.
• Develop and present timely, technically accurate presentations and reports to leads and customers.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and collaborators across organizations.

Skills

Python

C

C++

MATLAB

Orbital mechanics

Education

Master's degree in aerospace/astronautical/mechanical engineering, physics, OR operations research

PhD degree in aerospace/astronautical/mechanical engineering, physics, OR operations research

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a technically skilled staff member to perform space architecture design, optimization, and analysis for a range of national space programs. The role emphasizes leveraging simulation tools, conducting trade studies, and delivering clear, actionable results to technical leads and customers.

You will work in a hybrid model with strong collaboration across engineering teams, government customers, and contractors, contributing to architecture concept trades and