Tracking Architecture Performance Department Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Telework options

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Career development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Colorado Springs/El Segundo invites applications for a Member of Technical Staff in the Tracking Architecture Performance Department. The role focuses on modeling, analysis, and algorithm development for MW/MT/MD sensors and space surveillance systems.

You will work with radar, EO/IR sensors and space protection concepts, developing and implementing tracking algorithms, and building tools to support interdisciplinary teams and system trades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• At least 2 years of space systems or algorithms experience.
• Experience programming in MATLAB, C, C++, Java, Python or FORTRAN.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Perform modeling and analysis of MW/MT/MD sensors and architectures.
• Conduct analysis using modeling, simulation, and analysis tools.
• Analyze EO, radar, and passive RF sensor concepts, architectures, and algorithms.
• Develop and implement radar, lidar, and related tracking algorithms.
• Develop computer tools and simulations to support interdisciplinary teams and system trades.

Skills

MATLAB

C

C++

Java

Python

FORTRAN

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Tracking Architecture Performance Department EngineerApply: Colorado Springs, CO: El Segundo, CA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: December 4, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R015996The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.The Tracking Architecture Performance Department (TAPD) performs concept development, systems engineering, architecture analysis, algorithm development and evaluation support for national security space customers emphasizing Radar, Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) sensors, missile warning/missile tracking (MW/MT) missions, Electronic Warfare (EW), space domain awareness (SDA), and space protection and security. The selected candidate will provide analytical support, algorithm development, systems engineering and architecting, and modeling and simulation analysis for space surveillance systems, space protection and space threat susceptibility, vulnerability analysis and resiliency assessment.**Work Model**This position will be located 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO**What You’ll Be Doing*** Perform modeling and analysis of MW/MT/MD sensors and systems and their broader system-of-systems architectures.* Conduct a range of analysis using a framework of modeling, simulation and analysis capabilities including in-house, custom and commercially available/government provided modeling tools.* Analyze the performance of sensors such as electro-optical (EO), radar and passive radio frequency sensor concepts, architectures, and algorithms.* Develop and implement radar, lidar, and/or related tracking algorithms and help improve existing modeling and simulation tools.* Develop computer tools and simulations to support analyses of interdisciplinary support teams and perform general and specific systems engineering trades assessments.**What You Need to be Successful***Minimum Requirements for the Member of Technical Staff (MTS) include:** Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field is required.* A minimum of 2 years of applicable educational or professional experience with space systems or algorithms.* Experience programming in MatLab, C, C++, Java, Python or FORTRAN.* Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).* This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.**How You Can Stand Out***It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:** Master’s or PhD degree in related STEM discipline.* Current, active TS/SCI or SAP clearance.* Experience in researching, developing and applying advanced and innovative techniques for algorithm development* Experience with tracking, detection, and estimation.* Active security clearance* Experience in developing and delivering presentations, leading small groups, etc.* Experience in working in an autonomous work environment on complex projects* Software design, development, unit testing and integration experience* Practice robust statistics and decision logicWe offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.(Min - Max)$95,200.00 - $142,800.00Pay Basis: Annual**Leadership Competencies**Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:* Operate Strategically* Lead Change* Engage with Impact* Foster Innovation* Deliver Results**Ways We Reward Our Employees**During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. *A few highlights include:** Comprehensive health care and wellness plans* Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation* Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options* 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire* Flexible spending accounts* Variable pay program for exceptional contributions* Relocation assistance* Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career* Education assistance programs* An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respectWe are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.**Equal Opportunity Commitment**The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail] . 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