Space Domain Awareness Strategist — Directed Energy

The Aerospace Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Telework options

401(k) Plan with company match

Education assistance programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking talented professionals for the Space Control and Awareness Department in Colorado Springs. You will assess threats to satellite operations, support orbital warfare planning, and analyze EO/radar sensors to enhance space domain awareness.

Join a team delivering innovative solutions across space missions, collaborating with government customers and cross-functional teams at multiple sites nationwide. A security clearance is preferred and citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, physics, math, CS, astronomy or related field.
• 2 years of experience in Space Operations: SDA or space surveillance.
• Familiarity with optical and radar sensor systems.
• Experience with space control, counterspace, or space protection missions.
• Background in satellite operations, orbit analysis or space situational awareness.
• Knowledge of directed energy concepts (lasers, nuclear effects).
• Analytical, modeling, simulation or algorithm development skills.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, MATLAB, C++, Java, C, or FORTRAN).
• Ability to develop or use computer tools to solve complex interdisciplinary problems.
• Strong briefing and collaboration skills; capable of working with senior officials and cross-functional teams.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assess Space Threats & Resilience: Evaluate risks to satellite operations from optical threats, lasers, nuclear effects, RF threats, debris, and counterspace activities.
• Support Space Control Operations: Contribute to orbital warfare and directed energy mission planning and analysis.
• Analyze Sensor Systems: Evaluate EO, radar, and passive RF sensor concepts and architectures.
• Model & Simulate: Use tools to analyze complex space scenarios.
• Support Exercises & Wargaming: Participate in operational simulations shaping future space strategies.
• Collaborate Across the Enterprise: Work with government customers and teams across multiple locations.

Skills

Space domain awareness

Orbital analysis

Optical and radar sensors

Directed energy concepts

Programming: Python, MATLAB, C/C++

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Astronomy

Tools

Space Surveillance Network (SSN) familiarity

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking talented professionals for the Space Control and Awareness Department in Colorado Springs. You will assess threats to satellite operations, support orbital warfare planning, and analyze EO/radar sensors to enhance space domain awareness.

Join a team delivering innovative solutions across space missions, collaborating with government customers and cross-functional teams at multiple sites nationwide. A security clearance is preferred and citizenship is required.