Space Enterprise Optimization Analyst

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a space systems analyst/engineer to independently and collaboratively conduct deep dives, trade studies, and assessments to define customer needs in space architecture design and optimization.

You will leverage analysis tools to deliver insights, develop software enhancements, and present results to technical leads, management, and customers, while building strong cross-organizational collaborations with government customers and contractor teammates.

Qualifications

• MS degree in aerospace, astronautical, or mechanical engineering or related field (pursuing or conferred within 12 months).
• 0–1 year of industry work experience.
• Experience with constellation design, orbital mechanics, or satellite access geometry.
• Knowledge of Python, C, C++, MATLAB, or similar.
• Ability to support multiple programs as a technical contributor across teams.
• Eligibility for Top Secret/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Transcripts required.

Responsibilities

• Independently and collaboratively conduct deep dives, trade studies, and assessments to define and address customer needs in space architecture design and optimization.
• Leverage in-house and off-the-shelf tools to deliver insights through analyses and trade studies.
• Contribute to development of analysis software tools and enhance simulation capabilities.
• Develop and present timely, technically accurate presentations and reports communicating results and recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and cross-organization partners.

Skills

Python

C

C++

MATLAB

Education

MS in aerospace/astronautical/mechanical engineering or related (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)

Job description

• Independently and collaboratively conducting deep dives, trade studies, and assessments to define and address customer needs in the areas of space architecture design and optimization, trade space exploration, and space vehicle design
• Leveraging in-house and commercial- and government-off-the-shelf engineering analysis tools to deliver technical insights through analytical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments in department focus areas
• Contributing to the development of analysis software tools and actively pursuing opportunities to enhance and improve existing simulation and analysis capabilities for a wide range of customers
• Developing and presenting timely and technically accurate presentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers
• Building and maintaining a strong base of customers and collaborators for the department through effective working relationships with cross-organization partners, government customers, and contractor teammates

Requirements

• M.S. degree in aerospace, astronautical, or mechanical engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field of science or engineering (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
• 0-1 year of industry work experience
• Experience with constellation design, orbital mechanics, or mathematics related to satellite access geometry
• Knowledge of Python, C, C++, MATLAB, or another programming language
• Ability to support multiple programs and/or activities, acting as a technical contributor across both individual and broader team efforts
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with CI polygraph, which is issued by the US government
• U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
• Transcripts required