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The Aerospace Corporation · 5 hours ago

Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, providing unmatched technical expertise. The Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Analyst will provide project and technical leadership, analytical support, algorithm development, systems engineering and architecting, and modeling and simulation analysis for space protection and space threat susceptibility.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Conduct a range of analysis using a framework of modeling, simulation and analysis capabilities including in-house, custom and commercially available/government provided modeling tools

Analyze electro-optical (EO), infrared (IR), radar and passive radio frequency (RF) sensor concepts, architectures, and algorithms

Directly support the technical lead for a modeling and simulation effort for the Space Security and Defense Program by providing analysis, development support and guidance of early career engineers

Provide independent assessments and lead studies with teams of analysts

Qualification

Space Domain AwarenessModelingSimulationAlgorithm DevelopmentElectronic WarfareProgramming LanguagesInterpersonal CommunicationTeam Leadership

Required

Advanced degree in mathematics, engineering, physics, computer science or equivalent, or a bachelor's degree with eight (8) years of applicable experience required

Demonstrated experience within the SDA, space control mission areas or MW/MT/MD mission areas

Experience with, or understanding of, electronic warfare and directed energy effects

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 least one the 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 and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Preferred

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 (e.g. AWACS, AEGIS, GMD, HIMARS, etc.), 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

Fluency in agile software development using object-oriented languages such as C++ or Java

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan — 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