Space Systems Architecture Engineer — Modeling & Simulation

The Aerospace Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time role in the Enterprise Effects Division. You will support the Surveillance and Navigation Architecture Performance Department, applying modeling and simulation to evaluate end-to-end architecture performance for national space programs.

This position requires on-site work at our Chantilly, VA facility with potential relocation/ relocation considerations to El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO.

Qualifications

• MS degree in aerospace engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field.
• 0–1 year of industry experience in relevant topics after bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of space-related modeling, geolocation, mission data processing, or related areas.
• Familiarity with Python, C/C++, and HPC/Linux environments.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Transcripts are required.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis in geo-spatial intelligence, signals intelligence, space surveillance, navigation, or space protection.
• Apply engineering techniques to support recommendations for research, development, and acquisition decisions.
• Perform architecture evaluation modeling of overall performance using in-house tools.
• Plan and conduct deep dives, trade studies, and assessments with senior staff and teams.
• Develop and present timely, technically accurate analyses and reports to leads and customers.
• Aid in sustainment and growth of the organization’s analysis and simulation capabilities.

Skills

Python

C/C++

HPC/Linux

Education

MS degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Fortran

Java

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time role in the Enterprise Effects Division. You will support the Surveillance and Navigation Architecture Performance Department, applying modeling and simulation to evaluate end-to-end architecture performance for national space programs.

This position requires on-site work at our Chantilly, VA facility with potential relocation/ relocation considerations to El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO.