Modeling, Simulations, and Analysis Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

3d•$129,000 - $193,500•Onsite

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-enabled mission effects. The Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department (CMED) in the Integrated Performance Subdivision leads integration and application of modeling and simulation capabilities and modern analysis workflows to support end-to-end effects chain analysis and space and space-enabled campaign modeling. As a member of CMED, you will provide technical capabilities to support our customers in modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of space, air, and ground-based systems of systems to investigate architecture and concept of operations (CONOPS) performance in nominal and contested operating environments. MS&A focus areas include agent-based modeling, red vs blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, killchain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and command and control (C2) evaluation. We support a variety of customers with diverse program portfolios, and we are looking for curious and innovative teammates to help us address our customers’ hardest problems! Work Model: This is a full-time, 100% onsite position located in El Segundo, CA; Colorado Springs, CO; or Chantilly, VA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, or software), computer science, physics, operations research, or closely related technical field from an accredited school.
8 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments.
Proficiency with the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM)
Technical understanding of space operations, red vs blue simulations, military utility, threat phenomenologies, kill chain effectiveness, communications infrastructure, and/or command and control (C2).
Experience with multi-phenomenology remote sensing techniques, specifically EOIR, RF, and RADAR processing, for object detection, tracking, and characterization.
Experience with Python and/or C++.
Ability to work on dynamic assignments and evolving customer needs.
Excellent interpersonal skills with effective oral and written communication skills.
Current Top Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in applicable STEM areas or other relevant disciplines.
Experience modeling the space domain in AFSIM and/or integrating external tools with AFSIM.
Experience leading a team to accomplish an objective.
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

Represent the Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department as a technical authority in your area(s) of expertise.
Work closely with our cross-mission integration focused program offices and customers to translate their program needs into modeling, simulation, and analysis solutions.
Independently plan and contribute to technical analysis projects.
Exercise your 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 deliver timely and technically accurate presentations and reports.
Mentor junior staff members and contribute to a learning environment where it is encouraged to share 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 — 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