Communications Architecture Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Communications Architecture Analyst works in the Communications and Ground Architecture Performance Department within The Aerospace Corporation’s Enterprise Effects Division. The department delivers modeling, simulation, and analysis solutions that inform the design, acquisition, and evolution of critical space communication and ground systems for government customers, including USAF/USSF and the Intelligence Community. The role evaluates legacy and emerging communication and ground architectures, performs end-to-end performance evaluations and analyses of alternatives, and helps translate customer needs into project objectives and technical evaluations. The analyst also supports the development and sustainment of analysis and simulation tools and communicates findings through accurate presentations and reports. This is a full-time position requiring at least four days per week onsite in El Segundo, California; Chantilly, Virginia; or Colorado Springs, Colorado. The position may be filled at Member of Technical Staff or Senior Member of Technical Staff level, with additional requirements for the senior level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, mathematics, or a related discipline from an accredited school.
At least 2 years of industry experience.
Professional experience with space-related modeling, communication or ground architectures, data network modeling, scheduling algorithms and logistics, or mission management.
Experience with one or more programming languages, such as Python, C++, or MATLAB.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
For the Senior Member of Technical Staff level: at least 5 years of increasingly responsible engineering experience.
For the Senior Member of Technical Staff level: demonstrated experience leading technical teams.
For the Senior Member of Technical Staff level: familiarity with astrodynamics or space operations.
For the Senior Member of Technical Staff level: knowledge of one or more national security space or intelligence mission areas, including communication and ground infrastructures, signals intelligence, geo-spatial intelligence, space surveillance, navigation systems, or space protection.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in one of the listed fields of study.
Significant experience in one or more of the listed functional areas.
Modeling, simulation, and analysis experience in one or more areas: RF/optical link budgets, space data link protocols, transmitter/receiver hardware design or testing, or routing algorithms.
Knowledge of Intelligence Community or U.S. Department of Defense business practices, acquisition policies, or space mission portfolios.
Current TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.

Responsibilities

Produce analysis and recommendations for research, development, and acquisition decisions involving legacy and emerging customer communication and ground architectures.
Perform end-to-end performance evaluations and analyses of alternatives using in-house or internally developed analysis tools.
Work with senior staff, management, and a team to translate customer needs into project objectives and provide technical evaluations.
Support the development and sustainment of the organization’s analysis and simulation tools and capabilities.
Develop and present timely, technically accurate presentations and reports that communicate analysis results to technical leads, management, and customers.

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 company-paid contributions based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
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.