Space Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Lead

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

401(k) Plan with company-paid matching

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems with unmatched technical expertise. We operate an FFRDC and support a broad portfolio from space to ground and cyber systems.

The Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department provides MS&A capabilities to model, simulate, and analyze complex space, air, and ground systems for CONOPS performance. Join a team of curious problem solvers in an onsite role based in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, electrical, or software) or closely related field.
• 8+ years of professional engineering/scientific experience in multi-disciplinary settings.
• Experience with space operations, simulations, and C2 concepts.
• Experience with two or more space systems or related domains.
• Experience with Python, C++, or MATLAB.
• Current Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department as a technical authority.
• Translate program needs into modeling, simulation, and analysis solutions.
• Plan, lead, and contribute to technical analysis projects.
• Model and analyze enterprise-level integrated missions.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations and reports.
• Mentor junior staff and foster a learning environment.
• Travel occasionally as required.

Skills

Python

C++

MATLAB

Leadership

Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AFSIM

STK

GMAT

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems with unmatched technical expertise. We operate an FFRDC and support a broad portfolio from space to ground and cyber systems.

The Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department provides MS&A capabilities to model, simulate, and analyze complex space, air, and ground systems for CONOPS performance. Join a team of curious problem solvers in an onsite role based in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA.