Space Network Modeling & Simulation Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) Plan

Education assistance programs

Telework options

Health care

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Network Modelling and Simulation Engineer to lead trade studies and simulations of space network architectures. You will work on diverse network systems supporting satellite, launch, ground, and cyber domains.

Join a team delivering innovative network concepts, architecture analyses, and prototype development, with opportunities to shape national security missions and obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or related discipline.
• 1+ year of data analysis, OSI and TCP/IP models, and network design, analysis, and modeling & simulation.
• Applied research in analytical, simulation, or experimental skills.
• Experience in Python or C/C++ software development.
• Ability to present results effectively in briefings and technical reports.
• Willing to travel up to 10% and obtain security clearance (U.S. citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to develop and analyze future network architectures and requirements.
• Analyze and simulate complex network architectures and protocols.
• Engage in systems architecture definition, development, analysis, modeling & simulation, and prototype development/validation.
• Perform specialized technical studies and internal R&D to advance Space and Ground network concepts.
• Develop data analysis and post-processing tools and support core network simulation/emulation capabilities.

Skills

Data analysis

Networking knowledge

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Python

C/C++

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Network Modelling and Simulation Engineer to lead trade studies and simulations of space network architectures. You will work on diverse network systems supporting satellite, launch, ground, and cyber domains.

Join a team delivering innovative network concepts, architecture analyses, and prototype development, with opportunities to shape national security missions and obtain a security clearance.