Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

5d•$144,500 - $216,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Specialist for its Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department within the Enterprise Effects Division. The department provides technical capabilities to support customers in modeling, simulation, and analysis of space-, air-, and ground-based systems of systems. The work investigates architecture and concept of operations performance in nominal and contested operating environments. Focus areas include agent-based modeling, red-versus-blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, killchain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and command and control evaluation. The specialist will serve as a technical authority in areas of expertise and work with cross-mission integration program offices and customers to translate needs into analysis solutions. The role includes independently planning, leading, and contributing to technical analysis projects; understanding and analyzing enterprise-level integrated missions; using and helping develop engineering analysis tools and products; and delivering presentations and reports. The specialist will also mentor junior staff and travel occasionally as required. This is a 100% onsite position based in either El Segundo, California, or Chantilly, Virginia. The position requires a current Top Secret clearance. The annual grade-based pay range is $144,500 to $216,700; individual pay depends on factors including education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, electrical, or software), computer science, physics, operations research, or a closely related technical field from an accredited school.
At least 8 years of increasingly responsible professional engineering or scientific experience, including multidisciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments.
Technical understanding of space operations, red-versus-blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, killchain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and/or command and control.
Experience in at least two of the following: space systems, space surveillance, spacecraft ground systems, communications infrastructure, command and control, spacecraft maneuvering, space protection, or space-driven killchains.
Experience with multi-phenomenology remote sensing techniques such as EOIR and radar signal processing, especially for object detection, characterization, tracking, and estimation.
Experience with one or more software languages, which may include Python, C++, or MATLAB.
Experience leading a team to accomplish an objective.
Ability to handle dynamic assignments and adapt to changing customer expectations.
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral and written communication skills.
Current Top Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in an applicable STEM area or another 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-versus-blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown analysis, killchain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and/or command and control.
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 areas of expertise.
Work with cross-mission integration program offices and customers to translate program needs into modeling, simulation, and analysis solutions.
Independently plan, lead, and contribute to technical analysis projects.
Understand, model, and analyze enterprise-level integrated missions.
Use and contribute to the development of in-house and commercial or government-off-the-shelf engineering analysis tools and analysis products.
Develop and deliver timely, technically accurate presentations and reports.
Mentor junior staff members and contribute to a learning environment that encourages sharing ideas and feedback.
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 contributions 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.