Electromagnetic Interference Spaceflight Safety Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a 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. As a member of the Space Object Risk Department, you will be providing technical capabilities to support our customers in advancing situational awareness and hazard assessment and mitigation to operate safely in space. Specifically, we are looking for an experienced technical expert and leader with skills in electromagnetic interference spaceflight safety, or, more specifically, RF and/or optical/laser risk assessment and mitigation involving geometric conjunction and power/link budget analysis relating to spacecraft and launch vehicles. Work Model This full-time position is based on a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence at facilities in El Segundo, CA, Chantilly, VA or Colorado Springs, CO for at least 4 days per week, subject to business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant STEM discipline
Approximately eight years of practical professional or postgraduate educational experience
Skills in leading and contributing to modeling and simulation activities successfully demonstrated across several customer-driven projects
Experience with Aerospace customers and industry players
Aptitude with astrodynamics and related mathematics
Demonstrated experience and expertise in development and analysis involving electromagnetic interference related to spacecraft or launch vehicles.
Skills in mathematical formulation and derivation
Demonstrated skills in the development and use of computer software tools
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.
Approximately 12 years of practical professional or postgraduate educational experience
Substantial skills and experience in leadership and architecture of modeling and simulation activities demonstrated successfully over numerous substantial customer-driven projects
Extensive experience and expertise in development and analysis supporting department functional areas

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in engineering, math, science or related technical discipline from an accredited school
Experience with Python, C++, and/or Fortran
Extensive experience with a diverse set of Aerospace customers
Possession of current TS/SCI and/or TS/SAP access

Responsibilities

Contribute to a focus area of electromagnetic interference spaceflight safety while also providing additional support to related department functions, which could include space traffic management, space domain awareness data management, space object cataloguing, space object and debris environment assessment and projections, risk assessment and mitigation of launch, orbital, and suborbital threats related to debris, re-entry, and kinetic collisions.
Independently provide deep technical expertise, innovation, and project coordination/leadership in technical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments in teams with multi-disciplinary technical leaders across the company, Aerospace Program Office personnel, and external customers to define and address customer needs
Develop and present timely and technically accurate briefings and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers
Train and mentor junior staff
Travel occasionally (as necessary) to support customer efforts
Act as a department senior liaison, providing proactive coordination and consultation to customers and Aerospace staff across the company
Provide support in strategic planning, identifying opportunities to leverage development and analysis across diverse projects and analysis types while suggesting ways to close capability gaps

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