Space Enterprise Optimization Analyst

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 wide-ranging and 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 Space Enterprise Design and Optimization Department (SEDOD) is in EED’s Enterprise Design Subdivision (EDS). We bring to bear   expertise   in a wide variety of fields to tackle tough problems and explore novel ideas, focusing on the performance modeling, analysis, and optimization of orbits, mission architectures, and acquisition portfolios to inform the future of the national space enterprise .     

As part of SEDOD and EDS, a member of our technical staff will employ and develop sophisticated simulation tools to perform space and ground design, optimization, and analysis in support of architecture concept trade studies, requirements verification, analyses-of-alternatives, and performance modeling. Additionally, this staff member will   leverage   optimization techniques   and astrodynamics   expertise   to   provide   responsive analyses integrating   space vehicle design   with constellation optimization . They will act as a technical expert for a portfolio of high-impact projects, in addition to working on teams and collaborating with other analysts to expand their domain knowledge .     

Work Model  

This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA, offering an in-person work model that combines 4 or more regular onsite workdays per week and remote flexibility as the business needs allow .      

What   You’ll   Be Doing  

• Independently and collaboratively   conducting   deep dives, trade studies, and assessments to define and address customer needs in the areas of space architecture design and optimization, trade space exploration, and   space vehicle design  

• Leveraging in-house and commercial- and government-off-the-shelf engineering analysis tools to deliver technical insights through analytical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments in department focus areas   

• Contributing to the development of analysis software tools and actively pursuing opportunities to enhance and improve existing simulation and analysis capabilities for a wide range of customers  

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

• Building and   maintaining   a strong base   of customers and collaborators for the department through effective working relationships with cross-organization partners, government customers, and contractor teammates  

What You Need to be Successful  

Minimum   Requirements:  

• B.S. degree in aerospace, astronautical, or mechanical engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field of science or engineering   

• Advanced degree or 2 or more years of relevant and progressive professional or academic experience  

• Experience with constellation design, orbital mechanics, or mathematics related to satellite access geometry   

• Knowledge of Python, C, C++, MATLAB, or another programming language  

• Ability to support multiple programs and/or activities, acting as a technical contribut o r across both individual and broader team efforts  

• This position requires the ability to obtain and   maintain   a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with CI polygraph, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is   required   to obtain a security clearance.  

In addition to the above, the   minimum   requirements for the Sr. Member of the Technical Staff include :  

• 4 or more years of relevant and progressive professional experience and/or a Ph.D. in a field of study mentioned above  

• Significant experience   making effective contributions to a wide range of technical analysis or development projects   

• Ability to support multiple programs and/or activities, acting as a technical advisor to help define and address customer needs   

• Ability to l ead and mentor small teams in conducting routine analysis and development tasks as part of larger project efforts  

How You Can Stand Out   

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

• An advanced degree or extensive work experience in a field of study mentioned above  

• Work history in one of these specific national security space or intelligence mission areas: geo-spatial intelligence, signals intelligence,   missile warning/tracking/defense,   space surveillance, space protection, ground systems, or communications infrastructure  

• Background in one or more of the following areas: optimization techniques, genetic algorithms, space mission design, satellite constellation performance modeling, satellite orbit access analysis, simulation development, or payload/bus design  

• Experience working independently on creating, executing, and debugging modeling and simulation tools  

• Current TS/SCI access with a current CI polygraph  

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performan

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