Space-Based Sensing Architecture Performance Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Relocation assistance

401(k) plan with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Remote Sensing Architecture Performance Engineer to apply modeling and simulation to verify requirements and evaluate alternatives for space-based sensing architectures. The role emphasizes collaboration with senior staff to translate customer needs into concrete objectives and outputs.

Candidates should have a strong background in modeling, mission analysis, and relevant programming languages, with a preference for demonstrated leadership and ability to work

Qualifications

• BS degree in aerospace engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or related field from an accredited program.
• 5 years of relevant education, professional, and/or technical work experience post bachelor’s degree in relevant topics.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Proficiency with one or more programming languages such as Python, C/C++, and HPC/Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis in geo-spatial intelligence, signals intelligence, space surveillance, navigation systems, or space protection.
• Provide analysis to support R&D and acquisition decisions for space-based sensing architectures.
• Perform architecture evaluation modeling to assess performance.
• Translate customer needs into project objectives and deliverables.
• Develop and present technically accurate analysis results to leads and customers.
• Defend unexpected results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to sustainment and growth of analysis and simulation capabilities.

Skills

Python

C/C++

HPC/Linux

Geospatial intelligence

Mission analysis

Astrodynamics

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering/physics/operations research/mathematics

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Remote Sensing Architecture Performance Engineer to apply modeling and simulation to verify requirements and evaluate alternatives for space-based sensing architectures. The role emphasizes collaboration with senior staff to translate customer needs into concrete objectives and outputs.

Candidates should have a strong background in modeling, mission analysis, and relevant programming languages, with a preference for demonstrated leadership and ability to work