NC3 Modeling Project Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•Chantilly, VA

8d•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 Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, developmental planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including United States Space Force, United States Space Command, United States Strategic Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. The Nuclear Operations Directorate has an immediate opening to support the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) Commander, the Nuclear Command, Control & Communications (NC3) Program Executive Officer and Integration Directorate (AFNWC/NC), Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) and the NC3 Enterprise Center (NEC) at United States Strategic Command on current and future NC3 architecture modeling and simulation tasks. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Chantilly, VA.

Requirements

Project Engineer – Systems and Mission Assurance Engineering
Master’s degree from an accredited program in a STEM field.
Eight or more years of industry or DoD experience
Experience in operational or technical disciplines relevant to Nuclear Command, Control & Communications (e.g., terrestrial, line-of-sight, and space-based communications and sensing systems, and ground-based terminals and antennas) and strategic weapon systems (bombers, Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles)
Detailed understanding and experience modeling in AFSIM and CAMEO
Digital Engineering fluency with a focus on Architecture development, Modeling & Simulation tools and environments for enterprise mission analysis
Willing to travel domestically approximately 20%
This position requires an Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Current eligibility to obtain SAP access

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. degree from an accredited program in STEM field
Experience in working with Department of Defense organizations and FFRDC/UARCs support DoD activities
Experience in working on enterprise architecture, modeling & simulation, cybersecurity, cryptographic technology, communications or sensing satellite systems, or ground terminals and antennas.

Responsibilities

Develop modeling & simulation tools to support analysis of current NC3 systems, capabilities, vulnerabilities and future technology insertion
Communicate M&S capability and design to AFNWC, AFGSC and NEC customers, including leadership up to the General Officer level
Act as the primary internal interface for reach-back to the Engineering Technical Group (ETG) workforce located in El Segundo, CA and at other Aerospace locations in support of NC3 Architecture Development, M&S design, and assessment tool integration
Apply systems engineering experience and discipline to the NC3 Enterprise
Provide support to development, evaluation, and validation of system level requirements
Build connections across various customers to achieve enterprise integration and efficiency
Coordinate tasks and participate in technical interchange and working group meetings
Create periodic status reports for both Aerospace managers and USG customers
Present technical and project status briefings to management and customers
Prepare technical reports and presentations to capture findings, and provide technical assessments and guidance to the customer

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