Space Domain Awareness & Mission Analysis Lead

The Aerospace Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 117,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Space Domain Awareness & Mission Analyst to provide technical leadership across space security challenges. You’ll translate complex problems into actionable recommendations for senior decision-makers while collaborating with operators, engineers, intelligence professionals, and acquisition stakeholders.

Role emphasizes space domain awareness, sensor analysis, and modeling & simulation, with 100% on-site work in Colorado Springs, CO. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience in space domain awareness, space operations, missile warning/defense, or related areas.
• Master's degree or PhD in mathematics, engineering, physics, computer science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze space domain awareness and threat assessment.
• Model and simulate space scenarios using industry tools.
• Develop algorithms for space surveillance and protection missions.
• Lead analytical teams and brief senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate across operators, engineers, and government partners.

Skills

Space Domain Awareness

Sensor analysis

Modeling & simulation

Programming languages

Written and verbal communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8+ years

Master's or PhD in math, engineering, physics, or CS

Tools

Modeling tools

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Space Domain Awareness & Mission Analyst to provide technical leadership across space security challenges. You’ll translate complex problems into actionable recommendations for senior decision-makers while collaborating with operators, engineers, intelligence professionals, and acquisition stakeholders.

Role emphasizes space domain awareness, sensor analysis, and modeling & simulation, with 100% on-site work in Colorado Springs, CO. U.S.