2027 Enterprise Kill Chain M&S Staff Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Enterprise Effects Division drives integration of The Aerospace Corporation’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. Its Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department integrates and applies modeling and simulation capabilities and modern analysis workflows for end-to-end effects-chain analysis and space and space-enabled campaign modeling. The role supports modeling, simulation, and analysis of space-, air-, and ground-based systems of systems, examining architecture and concept-of-operations performance in nominal and contested environments. Focus areas include agent-based modeling, red-versus-blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, kill-chain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and command-and-control evaluation. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position in El Segundo, California; Colorado Springs, Colorado; or Chantilly, Virginia. Occasional travel may be required. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Top Secret/SCI security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain clearance.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited program in computer science, electrical engineering, optical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field; degree must be in progress or have been conferred within the last 12 months.
0–1 year of industry experience.
0–1 year of experience in modern software development using a systems software language.
Proficiency in C++, preferably C++20.
Comfort working with and following a large C++ code base.
Experience with Python.
Experience in modeling and simulation.
Experience in at least one of the following: optics, beam control, filtering, multi-int tracking, tasking, mission management, data transport, C2 processes, SIGINT system modeling, kill-chain analysis, or orbit determination.
Familiarity with high-level modeling using sensor types such as radar, SIGINT, EO, and OTHR.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively within a team and manage multiple simultaneous tasks.
Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and willingness to take initiative.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Bias for action and ability to identify shortcomings and address them with initiative.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance issued by the U.S. government; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain clearance.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in an applicable STEM area or another relevant discipline, in progress or conferred within the last 12 months.
0–1 year of industry experience.
Proficiency with the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM).
Demonstrated strength in sensor- and architecture-level simulations and mission performance assessments.
Knowledge of Intelligence Community, U.S. Department of Defense, and Department of the Air Force business practices and programs.
Current Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph and special programs access.

Responsibilities

Advance software solutions for modeling and simulation applications.
Use modern technology stacks and apply best practices for modern software development and maintainability.
Help convert programmatic requirements into actionable work.
Work with cross-mission program offices and customers to translate their needs into modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks.
Develop and present briefings and reports for program offices and customers.
Travel occasionally as required.

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 of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus 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.