Space Enterprise Optimization Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid holidays

Telework options

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation, a federally funded research and development center, seeks a Sr. Member of the Technical Staff in the Space Enterprise Design and Optimization Department to advance space architecture design, optimization, and portfolio analysis.

You will conduct deep dives with trade studies, develop analysis software, present results to technical leads, and collaborate with government customers and contractor teammates. TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in aerospace, astronautical, or mechanical engineering, physics, OR math.
• Advanced degree or 2+ years of relevant professional or academic experience.
• Experience with constellation design, orbital mechanics, or satellite access geometry.
• Proficiency in Python, C, C++, MATLAB or similar programming language.
• Track record of contributing to technical analysis or development projects.
• Ability to support multiple programs and act as a technical contributor.

Responsibilities

• Independently and collaboratively conduct deep dives and trade studies to address customer needs in space architecture design and portfolio analysis.
• Use in-house and off-the-shelf tools to deliver analytical insights and assessments.
• Develop and enhance analysis software tools and simulation capabilities.
• Develop and present technically accurate presentations and reports to leads, management, and customers.
• Build and maintain relationships with government customers and contractor teammates.

Skills

Python

C

C++

MATLAB

Education

B.S. in aerospace/astronautical/mechanical engineering or related field

Advanced degree or Ph.D. in a related field

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation, a federally funded research and development center, seeks a Sr. Member of the Technical Staff in the Space Enterprise Design and Optimization Department to advance space architecture design, optimization, and portfolio analysis.

You will conduct deep dives with trade studies, develop analysis software, present results to technical leads, and collaborate with government customers and contractor teammates. TS/SCI clearance is required.