Communications Architecture Analyst
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Communications Architecture Analyst in the Communications and Ground Architecture Performance Department (CGAPD), part of the Integrated Performance Subdivision within the Enterprise Effects Division. CGAPD develops modeling, simulation, and analysis solutions for space communication and ground systems. Its architecture, network, and mission-management assessments inform decisions for government customers, including USAF/USSF and the Intelligence Community. The analyst will evaluate legacy and emerging customer communication and ground architectures, perform end-to-end performance assessments and analysis of alternatives, and help translate customer needs into technical project objectives. The role also supports the development and sustainment of analysis and simulation tools and communicates findings through reports and presentations. The full-time position requires onsite work at least four days per week in El Segundo, California; Chantilly, Virginia; or Colorado Springs, Colorado. The position may be filled at the Member of Technical Staff or Senior Member of Technical Staff level.
Requirements
- B.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: 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, such as communication and ground infrastructures, signals intelligence, geospatial 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 of 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 concerning 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 development and sustainment of the organization’s analysis and simulation tools and capabilities.
- Develop and present timely, technically accurate presentations and reports that communicate 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 benefits 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
