Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Engineer
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) Engineer to join the Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department within the Enterprise Effects Division. This role involves providing technical capabilities to support customers in MS&A of space, air, and ground-based systems of systems. The focus is on investigating architecture and concept of operations (CONOPS) performance in various operating environments, with specific areas including agent-based modeling, red vs blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, killchain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and command and control (C2) evaluation. The position is 100% onsite and can be located in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, electrical, or software), computer science, physics, operations research, or closely related technical field from an accredited school.
- 5 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments.
- Technical understanding of space operations, red vs blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, killchain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and/or command and control (C2).
- Experience in one or more of the following: space systems, space surveillance, spacecraft ground systems, communications infrastructure, command and control (C2), spacecraft maneuvering, space protection, or space-driven killchains.
- Experience with multi-phenomenology remote sensing techniques such as EOIR and radar signal processing, especially in the context of object detection, characterization, tracking, and estimation.
- Experience with one or more software languages that may include Python, C++, or MATLAB.
- Experience leading a team to accomplish an objective.
- Ability to work on dynamic assignments and adapt to changing customer expectations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with effective oral and written communication skills.
- Current Top Secret clearance.
Nice To Haves
- An advanced degree in an applicable STEM area or other relevant discipline.
- Experience modeling the space domain using a toolkit or framework such as AFSIM, STK, or GMAT.
- Direct experience with agent-based modeling, red vs blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown analysis, killchain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and /or command and control (C2).
- Knowledge of Intelligence Community, Department of War, and /or Department of the Air Force business practices and programs.
- Experience briefing senior government leaders.
- Current Top Secret clearance with SCI access and polygraph.
Responsibilities
- Represent the Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department as a technical authority in your area(s) of expertise.
- Independently lead and contribute to technical analysis projects to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent team deliveries.
- Exercise expertise in understanding, modeling, and analyzing enterprise-level integrated missions.
- Use and contribute to the development of in-house and commercial/government-off-the-shelf engineering analysis tools and analysis products.
- Develop and present briefings and reports for program offices and customers.
- Mentor junior staff members on technical and professional development subjects and contribute to a learning environment.
- Travel occasionally.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
