Modeling and Simulation Communications Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•Chantilly, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Modeling and Simulation Communications Engineer for its Communications and Ground Architecture Performance Department (CGAPD), within the Integrated Performance Subdivision. CGAPD develops modeling, simulation, and analysis solutions to inform decisions about the design, acquisition, and evolution of critical space communication and ground systems. Its assessments of communication architectures, networks, and mission-management strategies support customers including the USAF/USSF, the Intelligence Community, and other government organizations. The role performs technical analysis and leads teams that develop recommendations for research, development, and acquisition decisions involving legacy and emerging communication and ground architectures. The engineer translates customer needs into project objectives, coordinates technical work and resources, conducts end-to-end performance evaluations and analyses of alternatives, and communicates results to technical leads, management, and customers. The position also includes mentoring junior staff. This is a full-time position requiring at least four days per week onsite in Chantilly, Virginia; Colorado Springs, Colorado; or El Segundo, California.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, mathematics, or a related discipline from an accredited school.
At least 6 years of industry experience.
Demonstrated experience leading engineering studies and analysis teams, managing or coordinating complex technical tasks, and translating customer needs into tasks for team members.
Professional experience with space-related modeling, communication or ground architectures, data network modeling, scheduling algorithms and operations, or mission management.
Knowledge of one or more national security space or intelligence mission areas: communication and ground infrastructures, signals intelligence, geospatial intelligence, space surveillance, navigation systems, or space protection.
Experience with one or more software languages, such as Python, C++, or MATLAB.
Current and active TS/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in one of the fields of study listed in the minimum requirements.
Significant experience in one or more of the listed functional or mission areas.
Knowledge of Intelligence Community or U.S. Department of Defense business practices, acquisition policies, or space mission portfolios.
Proficiency with one or more software languages, such as Python, C++, or MATLAB.
Current TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.

Responsibilities

Perform analysis and lead teams in developing recommendations for research, development, and acquisition decisions for legacy and emerging customer communication and ground architectures.
Coordinate complex technical tasks among customers and manage resources to staff and execute projects efficiently.
Serve as a technical mentor to junior staff in one or more department focus areas.
Independently translate customer needs into project objectives and provide technical evaluations.
Perform end-to-end performance evaluations and analyses of alternatives using in-house or internally developed analysis tools.
Develop and present timely, technically accurate presentations and reports that clearly 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 a total company-paid benefit 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.