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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 andAwarenessDepartment (SCAD) is seeking a new team member to support mission analyses.SCADperforms concept development, systems engineering, architecture analysis, algorithmdevelopmentand evaluation support for national security space customers emphasizingspace domain awareness (SDA), Radar, Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) sensors,electronic warfare (EW), directed energy (DE)effects,orbitdetermination,and space protection and security.
TheSpace DomainAwareness andSpace Control Analyst(Member of Technical Staff- Modeling & Simulation and Signal & Image Process Engineering) will provide project and technical leadership, analytical support, algorithm development, systems engineering and architecting, and modeling and simulation analysis for space protection,space threat susceptibility, directed energy analysis, and space domainawareness.Candidatewill interact directly with government customers as well as Aerospace program office personnel in the Colorado Springs area and collaborate closely with Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) and program office personnel in El Segundo, CA, Chantilly, VA, and other locations.
Work Model: This is a 100% on-site positionlocatedin Colorado Springs, CO.
WhatYouBe Doing
Provideastrodynamicanalytical support, algorithm development, systems engineering and architecting, and modeling and simulation analysis for space surveillance systemsand missions.
Conduct a range of analysis using a framework of modeling, simulation and analysis capabilities including in-house,customand commercially available/government provided modeling tools
Analyze electro-optical (EO), infrared (IR), radar and passive radio frequency sensor concepts, architectures, and algorithms.
Perform space protection and space threat susceptibility, vulnerabilityanalysisand resiliency assessment.
Supportexercises of spacesystemsand evaluate exercise and training requirements.
Application of modeling and simulation for mission operations
Contribute to risk and resilience assessments over a broad range of threats to satellite operations including, but not limited to, RF and optical interference and counterspace threats.
Support other focus areas of the department, which could include modeling and risk assessments of kinetic threats (such as debris, collision, and disposal), Space Domain Awareness, and mission operations.
Provide independent assessments and lead studies with teams of analysts
What you need to be successfulSpace Domain Awareness and Space Control Analyst- Modeling & Simulation Engineering
MinimumRequirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or another related technical discipline
Demonstrated experience within the SDA, space control missionareasor MW/MT/MD mission areas
2 or more years of increasingly responsible and related engineering/scientific experience
Experience in modeling, simulation, analysis, and/or algorithm development
Led development of computer tools and simulations to support analyses of interdisciplinary support teams and performing general systems engineering and integration support
Experience in at leastonethe following programming languages; Java, C++, Python, MATLAB, C, or FORTRAN.
Good interpersonal communication and briefing skills along with the ability to work independently and interact effectively with high-level government, Aerospace, and contractor personnel.
This position requires the ability to obtain andmaintaina security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance.
Inaddition to the above, theminimumrequirementsfor the Senior Member Technical Staff -Modeling & Simulation and Signal & Image Process Engineeringinclude:
How you can stand out
Advanced technical degreein engineering, physics, mathematics, or another related technical discipline
Current TS/SCI clearance.
Background in command and control.
Experience with EO/IR sensors, especially for missile warning/missile defense
Operational experience as an orbit analyst, space control operator, battle manager in the air, maritime or missile domains, or an Air Force weapons school graduate
Experience with,or understanding of,electronic warfare and/or passive RF collection modeling
Experience with space surveillance network sensor operations, or other SOSI network sensor operations
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 - $150,400.00Pay 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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