Space-Based Sensing Architecture Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Paid holidays and vacation

Telework options

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Professional growth programs

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Remote Sensing Architecture Technical Engineer to apply advanced modeling and simulation to verify requirements, evaluate AoA, and model performance for space-based sensing architectures.

The role requires an MS degree in a related field, 0–1 year experience, and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. On-site in Chantilly, VA with alternative sites in El Segundo or Colorado Springs, CO.

Qualifications

• MS degree in aerospace engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months).
• 0-1 year of industry experience in modeling and simulation, mission analysis, astrodynamics, or space operations.
• Knowledge or project experience with space-related modeling and simulation, geolocation, mission data processing, signal processing, space threats, resilient systems, advanced PNT technologies, algorithm design, software development, or mathematical modeling.
• Familiarity with Python, C/C++, and/or High-Performance Computing/Linux environments.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Transcripts are required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis in mission areas such as geo-spatial intelligence, signals intelligence, space surveillance, navigation systems, and space protection.
• Apply standard engineering techniques to support research, development, and acquisition decisions for space-based sensing architectures.
• Perform architecture evaluation modeling and overall performance analyses.
• Collaborate with senior staff to plan deep dives, trade studies, and assessments, translating customer needs into objectives.
• Develop and present timely, technically accurate presentations and reports communicating analysis results and recommended solutions.
• Aid in sustainment and growth of the organization’s analysis and simulation capabilities for diverse customers.

Skills

Space-related modeling and simulation

Geolocation

Mission data processing

Signal processing

Space threats

Resilient systems

Advanced PNT technologies

Algorithm design

Software development

Mathematical modeling

Python

C/C++

High-Performance Computing/Linux

Education

MS degree in aerospace engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field

GPA 3.0 minimum (minimum GPA requirement)

Tools

Linux HPC environments

MATLAB

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Remote Sensing Architecture Technical Engineer to apply advanced modeling and simulation to verify requirements, evaluate AoA, and model performance for space-based sensing architectures.

The role requires an MS degree in a related field, 0–1 year experience, and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. On-site in Chantilly, VA with alternative sites in El Segundo or Colorado Springs, CO.