Remote Sensing Architecture Performance 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 and space-enabled capabilities .    

The Surveillance and Navigation Architecture Performance Department (SNAPD) in the Integrated Performance Subdivision aspires to be the premier force  advising  the evolution of national security and civil space enterprises,  leveraging  our modeling and simulation (M&S)  expertise  to evaluate end-to-end architecture performance.   

We are   seeking   a   Remote Sensing   Architecture Performance   Engineer   that will make use of sophisticated   modeling and   simulation tools in support of requirements verification, analyses-of-alternatives ( AoA ), and performance modeling for space-based   remote   sensing   architectures.   

Work Model:   

100% onsite at one of the three major Aerospace Corporation locations in Chantilly   VA,   or   El Segundo CA,   or Colorado Springs CO.  

What   You’ll   Be Doing :  

• Support analysis   in one   or more   of these specific mission areas: geo-spatial intelligence, signals intelligence, space surveillance,   navigation systems,   and/or   space protection supporting defense or intelligence capabilities.  

• Provide analysis to support recommendations for research, development, and acquisition decisions of legacy and emerging customer space -based sensing   architectures.  

• Perform   architecture   evaluation   model ing overall performance   using   in-house or custom-developed analysis tools.  

• Work   closely   with   senior staff, management, and a team to translate customer needs into project   objectives   and   provide   quality controlled and assured deliverables to customer organizations  

• Develop and present   timely   and technically   accurate   presentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers.   

• Grow   awareness   of   analysis outcomes to   provide initial assessments   when needed   and defend unanticipated results to   both internal and external stakeholders .  

• Aid in sustainment, development, and growth of the organization’s analysis and simulation capabilities to support   increasing   functional areas for our diverse customer base.  

What You Need to be Successful:   

Minimum   Requirements for   Senior M ember of Technical Staff :  

• B.S. degree in aerospace engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field from an accredited program.   

• 5 years of relevant educational, professional, and/or technical work experience post bachelor’s degree  in relevant topic areas (e.g., modeling and simulation, mission analysis, astrodynamics, or space operations.)  

• Demonstrated technical leadership, personal accountability, and adaptability to changing customer expectations   

• Knowledge in one or more of these specific national security space or intelligence mission areas: signals intelligence, geo-spatial intelligence, space surveillance, navigation  systems  or space protection  

• Familiarity with one or more software languages that may include Python, C/C++, and/or High-Performance Computing/Linux environments.   

• 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.  

In addition to the above, the   minimum  requirements for  Engineering Specialist   include:  

• 8 or more years of  increasing ly responsible engineering experience  

• Professional experience with one or more of the following subjects: space-related modeling and simulation, geolocation, mission data processing, signal processing, space threats, resilient systems, advanced PNT technologies, algorithm design, software development, or mathematical modeling  

• Proficiency  with one or more software languages that may include Python, C, C++, MATLAB, Fortran, Java  

How You Can Stand Out :    

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:  

• Graduate degree in one of the fields of study mentioned above     

• Significant, firsthand work history in one or more of the functional/mission areas listed above.  

• Academic   or professional   background in systems engineering, modeling & simulation, or   space-based remote sensing   architectures.  

• Demonstrated responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, to include the ability to:    

• Self-manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and deliverables   

• Maintain deliverable quality and manage customer expectations  

• Take direction, work independently, and develop productive working relationships   

• Interact and collaborate across a diverse team in   different locations  

• Knowledge of Intelligence Community or U.S. Department of Defense business practices, acquisition policies, or space mission portfolios.   

• Current TS/SCI access with polygraph.  

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to

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