The Aerospace Corporation

Enterprise Modeling Engineering Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation$86K — $129K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field
  • 3+ years experience in modern software development using systems software language
  • Proficiency in C++ (preferably C++20)
  • Experience with Python
  • Background in modeling and simulation
  • Familiarity with software development cycles and using repositories (git, bitbucket)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance, U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Advance software solutions for modeling and simulation applications
  • Leverage modern tech stack and enforce best practices in software development
  • Convert programmatic requirements into actionable work
  • Collaborate with program offices to translate needs into MS&A tasks
  • Develop and present briefings and reports
  • Occasional travel as required

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
  • 401(k) plan with generous company contributions
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
  • Relocation assistance
  • Professional growth and development programs
  • Education assistance programs
  • Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Full Job Description

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The divisionleveragesa 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 chain analysis and space and space-enabled campaign modeling.As a member ofCMED, you willprovidetechnical 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, militaryutilityand capability drawdown,killchaineffectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and command and control (C2) evaluation. We support a variety of customers with diverse program portfolios, and we are looking for curious and innovative teammates to help us address our customershardest problems!

Work Model:

Thisis afull-time, 100%onsitepositionlocatedineitherEl Segundo, CA, Colorado Springs, CO, or Chantilly, VA.

WhatYouBe Doing

  • Advancing our software solutionsfor modeling and simulation applications

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

  • Assistingin convertingprogrammatic requirements into actionable work

  • Work closely with our cross-missionfocused 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.

  • Traveloccasionally asrequired.

What You Need to be SuccessfulMember of the Technical Staff-Modeling & Simulation Engineering

MinimumRequirements:

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

  • Threeor more years of experience inmodernsoftwaredevelopmentusing a systems software language

  • ProficiencyinC++, preferably in C++20

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

  • Experience with Python

  • Experience in modeling and simulation

  • Experience in at least one of the following:optics, beam control,filtering, multi-in 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 withsoftware development cycles and workingwithrepos (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 toidentifyshortcomings and addressthem with initiative

  • This position requires ability to obtain andmaintaina Top Secret/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if youhaveone or more of these:

  • AMastersdegree in applicable STEM areas or other relevant disciplines.

  • Proficiencywith the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM).

  • Demonstrated strength in sensor-and architecture-levelsimulationsandmission performance assessments.

  • Experience withsoftware 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/SCIClearancewithpolygraph, and special programs access.

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll 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 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 6 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 respect

About The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) headquartered in El Segundo, California. The corporation provides technical guidance and advice on all aspects of space missions to military, civil, and commercial customers. Aerospace also designs and develops spacecraft, sensors, and other systems in support of national security, civil, and commercial customers. The corporation has more than 4,000 employees and operates a number of laboratories and test facilities across the United States.
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