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Responsibilities
Benefits
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 and space-enabled capabilities.
The Space Control and Awareness Department (SCAD)supports critical national security space missions through systems engineering, architecture analysis, modeling and simulation, and operational support. Our work spans electronic warfare (EW), directed energy (DE) effects, space domain awareness (SDA), advanced sensor systems, orbit determination, and space protection.
What You'll Do:
As aSenior Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Analyst,you'llcontribute to high-impact projects that directly support space operations and national security:
Assess Space Threats & Resilience: Evaluate risks to satellite operations from RF interference, optical threats, debris, collisions, and counterspace activities
Support Space Control Operations: Contribute to electronic warfare, orbital warfare, and directed energy mission planning and analysis
Model & Simulate: Usecutting-edgetools (custom, commercial, and government systems) to analyze complex space scenarios
Analyze Sensor Systems: Evaluate electro-optical (EO), infrared (IR), radar, and passive RF sensor concepts and architectures
Support Exercises & Wargaming:Participatein operational simulations that shape future space strategies
Lead & Mentor: Provide technical leadership on modeling and simulation efforts while guiding early-career engineers
Collaborate Across the Enterprise: Work with government customers, program offices, and technical teams across Colorado Springs, El Segundo (CA), Chantilly (VA), and beyond
What You Need To Be Successful (Senior EngineeringSpecialist)
MinimumRequirements:
Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience
Experience in Space Operations: Background in one or more of the following areas:
Space Domain Awareness (SDA) or space surveillance
Space control, counterspace, or space protection missions
Satellite operations, orbit analysis, or space situational awareness
Electronic warfare or directed energy systems
Analytical & Technical Skills:
Experience with modeling, simulation, and/or algorithm development
Proficiencyin at least one programming language:Python, MATLAB, C++, Java, C, or FORTRAN
Ability to develop or use computer tools to solve complex interdisciplinary problems
Communication & Collaboration: Strong briefing and interpersonal skills; comfortable working with senior government officials, contractors, and cross-functional teams
Security Clearance: Must be aU.S. citizenand able to obtain andmaintaina government security clearance
How You Can Stand Out
Active TS/SCI clearance(highly desired)
Military or operational background: Experience as an orbit analyst, space control operator, intelligence analyst, or battle manager (air, maritime, or missile defense domains)
Sensor operations experience: Familiarity with Space Surveillance Network (SSN) sensors or other space surveillance systems
Command & control (C2) background
EO/IR sensorexpertiseor passive RF collection modeling
Systems engineering or architecture developmentexperience
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)
$151,300.00 - $226,900.00Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership 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:
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
We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
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