The Aerospace Corporation · 12 hours ago
SIGINT Modeling and Simulation Engineering Manager
Westfield, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $278K/yr
10+ years expThe Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the SIGINT Modeling & Simulation Engineering Manager, you will lead the Future Capabilities team in delivering modeling and simulation-based performance assessments to inform SIGINT architecture and engineering decisions, collaborating with various stakeholders to support national reconnaissance systems.
AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate across NSG and with members of Aerospace’s Defense Systems Group (DSG) to provide multi-phenomenology end-to-end performance analyses supporting cross-domain customer modeling needs
Engage with, and serve as an The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) representative to, Government Customers while engaging with stakeholders, other support contractors (e.g. Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) staff), and development contractors
Lead the Future Capabilities team in leveraging Aerospace's Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) expertise to complete relevant modeling, analysis, and assessment tasks
Guide the evolution and maintenance of analytical tools & system models used to inform expected performance of SIGINT payloads and architecture elements
Present technical recommendations and findings to Senior Government Customers
Manage professional technical staff (PTS) budget allocations and use across the Aerospace program office and ETG support teams
Support Future Capabilities team staff development, plan and execute hiring activities, and manage the day-to-day execution of team activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program in engineering, math, computer science, physics, or other related discipline
Ten or more years experience after Bachelor's degree with systems engineering, program management, design, architecture, performance modeling, simulation, analysis, satellite acquisition, data processing, phenomenology, or other space related technical fields. (Time spent earning an advanced degree counts towards this requirement.)
Experience and familiarity with SIGINT architecture and systems
Experience with one or more modeling and simulation software tools used to assess satellite system or architecture performance (e.g. STK, SOAP, Matlab, Python, or similar)
Experience leading technical teams, with demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and motivate individuals to achieve high performance through collaboration
Experience briefing and/or supporting Government Customers
Willingness to travel domestically up to 10% of the time
This position requires a current and active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Preferred
Master's or Ph.D. degree from an accredited program in engineering, math, computer science, physics, or other related discipline
Twelve or more years progressively responsible related experience after Bachelor's degree
Technical knowledge of SIGINT mission needs & capabilities
Experience leading or performing SIGINT mission assessments
Experience working with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
2+ years experience working in Aerospace customer-facing program offices
Experience tasking and/or managing Aerospace ETG staff
Experience leading integrated multidisciplinary teams
Prior management experience
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
Company
The Aerospace Corporation
As the government’s preeminent space innovation partner, Aerospace brings technical expertise to advance the nation's missions in space.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tanya Pemberton
President & CEO
Ashley Kowalski
Project Leader - International Partnerships
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