Space Systems: Communications & Architecture Analyst

aero; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a candidate to work within our CGAPD/IPS team, focusing on modeling, simulation, and analysis for space communications, ground architectures, and mission management. You will perform end-to-end assessments and support synthesis for government and commercial customers.

This full-time role requires 0-1 year of experience, a relevant Master's degree, and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. Onsite work 4 days/week in Chantilly, VA or other listed locations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, mathematics, or a related discipline from an accredited school (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
• 0-1 year of industry experience
• Academic or internship experience with space-related modeling, communication/ground architectures, data network modeling, scheduling algorithms and logistics, or mission management
• Experience with one or more software languages that may include Python, C++, or MATLAB
• The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance (US Citizenship required)
• Transcripts required

Responsibilities

• Gaining knowledge and experience in one or more of these specific national security space or intelligence mission areas: communication and ground infrastructures, signals intelligence, geo-spatial intelligence, space surveillance, navigation systems and/or space protection
• Produce analysis driving recommendations for research, development, and acquisition decisions for legacy and emerging customer communication and ground architectures
• Perform end-to-end (E2E) performance evaluations and analysis-of-alternatives (AoA) using in-house or internally developed analysis tools
• Work closely with senior staff, management, and a team to translate customer needs into project objectives and provide technical evaluations
• Support development and sustainment of the organization's analysis and simulation tools and capabilities
• Develop and present timely and technically accurate presentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results to technical leads, management, and customers

Skills

Python

C++

MATLAB

Education

Master's degree in aerospace engineering / related field

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a candidate to work within our CGAPD/IPS team, focusing on modeling, simulation, and analysis for space communications, ground architectures, and mission management. You will perform end-to-end assessments and support synthesis for government and commercial customers.

This full-time role requires 0-1 year of experience, a relevant Master's degree, and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. Onsite work 4 days/week in Chantilly, VA or other listed locations.