Modeling and Systems Engineer

About this role

The 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-enabled mission effects.      

  The Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department (CMED) in the Integrated Performance Subdivision leads integration and application of modeling and simulation capabilities and modern analysis workflows to support end-to-end effects   kill   chain analysis and space-enabled campaign modeling.   As a member of   CMED, you will   provide   technical capabilities to support our customers in modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of space, air, and ground-based systems of systems to investigate architecture and concept of operations (CONOPS) performance in nominal and contested operating environments. MS&A focus areas include agent-based modeling, red vs blue simulations, military   utility   and capability drawdown,   kill   chain   effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and command and control (C2) evaluation. We support a variety of customers with   broad   program portfolios, and we are looking for curious and innovative teammates to help us address our customers ’   hardest problems!       

Work Model:       

This   is a   full-time, 100%   onsite   position   located   in   El Segundo, CA.  

What   You ’ ll   Be Doing    

• Develop new, customer-driven capability into our mod & sim software tools    

• Leveraging modern tech stack   and enforcing best practices in modern software development and maintainability      

• Assisting   in converting   programmatic requirements into actionable work      

• Work closely with our cross-mission   focused program offices and customers to translate their program needs into modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks      

• Develop and present briefings and reports for program offices and customers      

• Travel   occasionally as   required  

What You Need to be Successful   –   Member of the Technical Staff   -   Modeling & Simulation Engineering      

Minimum   Requirements:        

• Bachelor’s   or advanced degree from an accredited program in computer science,   electrical engineering, optical engineering,   physics,   mathematics,   or related field      

• Three   or more years of experience in   modern   software   development   using a systems software language       

• Proficiency   in   C / C++, preferably in C++20      

• Comfortable working with and following a large code base in   C/ C++      

• Experience with Python      

• Experience in modeling and simulation   software development  

• Experience in at least one of the following:   optics , beam control,   filtering, multi-in t   tracking,   tasking, mission management, data transport, C2 processes, SIGINT system modeling, kill chain analysis, orbit determination      

• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team and manage multiple simultaneous tasks      

• Familiar with software development cycles and working with repos (git, bitbucket, etc.)   

• Demonstrated strong work ethic, self-motivation, and willingness to take initiative      

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills      

• A bias for action and the ability to   identify   shortcomings and address   them with initiative       

• This position requires ability to obtain and   maintain   a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US 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:       

• A  Masters  degree   or PhD   in applicable STEM areas or other relevant disciplines  

• Proficiency   with the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM)   and/or similar tools   in analysis and software development capacities  

• Experience with software integration of multiple code bases and tools   

• Knowledge of Intelligence Community, U.S. Department of Defense, and Department of the Air Force business practices and programs  

• Current Top Secret/SCI   Clearance   with   polygraph, and special programs access  

We 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) $86,600.00 - $129,800.00

Pay 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

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