Space Domain Awareness & Control Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Holidays & vacation

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Analyst to support national security missions. You will develop analytical methods, algorithms, and simulations, collaborate with government customers and multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to sensor systems evaluation and threat assessment.

This onsite role in Chantilly, VA or El Segundo, CA offers growth opportunities and a path to leadership while enhancing space operations capabilities across domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or related technical field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in engineering, scientific analysis, or related fields (4+ years for senior‑level consideration).
• Background or strong interest in space domain awareness, or space control.
• Experience with modeling, simulation, data analysis, and/or algorithm development.
• Programming experience in one or more languages such as Python, MATLAB, Java, C++, C, or FORTRAN.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to obtain andmaintaina security clearance. U.S. citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply analytical methods, algorithms, and simulations to solve complex space surveillance challenges
• Use a variety of modeling and simulation tools—both commercial and custom-built—to conduct technical analyses
• Evaluate sensor systems and technologies, including electro‑optical, infrared, radar, and radio frequency systems
• Assess threats to space systems and contribute to strategies that enhance resilience and protection
• Analyze risks from various threats to satellite operations, from interference to counterspace activities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on studies covering mission operations
• Present findings and lead analytical studies, building your leadership and communication skills

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Java

C++

C

FORTRAN

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or related technical field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Java

C++

C

FORTRAN

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Analyst to support national security missions. You will develop analytical methods, algorithms, and simulations, collaborate with government customers and multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to sensor systems evaluation and threat assessment.

This onsite role in Chantilly, VA or El Segundo, CA offers growth opportunities and a path to leadership while enhancing space operations capabilities across domains.