Space Domain Awareness & Control Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA, or Chantilly, VA seeks a Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Analyst to advance national security space missions through analytical methods, algorithms, and simulations. You will develop modeling tools, collaborate with government customers, and apply rigorous analysis to space domain challenges.

Join a multidisciplinary team to drive sensor evaluations, threat assessment, and mission studies, while honing leadership and communication skills in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, CS, or related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in engineering or scientific analysis (4+ for senior).
• Interest in space domain awareness or space control.
• Experience with modeling, simulation, data analysis, and/or algorithm development.
• Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, Java, C++, C, or FORTRAN.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply analytical methods, algorithms, and simulations to solve complex space surveillance challenges.
• Use modeling and simulation tools to conduct technical analyses.
• Evaluate sensor systems including EO/IR, radar, and RF systems.
• Assess threats to space systems and contribute to resilience strategies.
• Analyze risks to satellite operations from interference to counterspace activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on studies covering mission operations.
• Present findings and lead analytical studies, developing leadership and communication skills.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

C

FORTRAN

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics/math/CS

Tools

Modeling & simulation tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA, or Chantilly, VA seeks a Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Analyst to advance national security space missions through analytical methods, algorithms, and simulations. You will develop modeling tools, collaborate with government customers, and apply rigorous analysis to space domain challenges.

Join a multidisciplinary team to drive sensor evaluations, threat assessment, and mission studies, while honing leadership and communication skills in a