Space Communications Modeling & Simulation Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid holidays

401(k) Plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Engineering Specialist to lead analysis and studies across space communication and ground architectures. You will guide project objectives, mentor teams, and translate customer needs into actionable work, including end-to-end evaluations and AoA studies.

Ideal candidates bring a strong engineering background, multiple language experience (Python/C++/MATLAB), and TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• B.S degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, mathematics, or a related discipline from an accredited school
• 6+ years of industry experience, with demonstrated experience leading engineering studies and analysis teams, managing/coordinating complex technical tasks, and translating customer needs into tasks for team members
• Professional experience with space-related modeling, communication/ground architectures, data network modeling, scheduling algorithms and operations, or mission management
• Knowledge in one or more of these specific national security space or intelligence mission areas: communication and ground infrastructures, signals intelligence, geo-spatial intelligence, space surveillance, navigation systems or space protection
• Experience with one or more software languages that may include Python, C++, or MATLAB
• A current and active TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and lead teams driving recommendations for research, development, and acquisition decisions for legacy and emerging customer communication and ground architectures
• Coordinate complex technical tasks among customers, managing resources to efficiently staff and execute projects
• Serve as a technical mentor to junior staff in one or more department focus areas
• Independently translate customer needs into project objectives and provide technical evaluations
• Perform end-to-end (E2E) performance evaluations and analysis-of-alternatives (AoA) using in-house or internally developed analysis tools
• Develop and present timely and technically accurate presentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results to technical leads, management, and customers

Skills

Python

C++

MATLAB

TS/SCI clearance

Education

B.S degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Engineering Specialist to lead analysis and studies across space communication and ground architectures. You will guide project objectives, mentor teams, and translate customer needs into actionable work, including end-to-end evaluations and AoA studies.

Ideal candidates bring a strong engineering background, multiple language experience (Python/C++/MATLAB), and TS/SCI clearance.