Network Modelling and Simulation Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Network Modeling and Simulation Engineer for its Mission Payloads Division, within the Network/Systems Department. The role supports space network architecture development and analysis, including trade studies, simulations, and technical analyses. The engineer will provide government customers with insight and feedback to help optimize communications performance across terrestrial, satellite, launch vehicle, and ground-based systems. The position is full-time and on-site at the Aerospace El Segundo, California facility, with travel as needed up to 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 6 years of experience in data analysis, OSI and TCP/IP models, and network design, analysis, and modeling and simulation.
• Deep knowledge of routing and switching protocols.
• Experience with software development in Python or C/C++.
• Ability to present results effectively in briefings and technical reports.
• Willingness to travel as needed, up to 10%.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Expert-level knowledge of network testbed development.
• Experience with network emulation or simulation.
• Experience working with inter-satellite cross-links and laser optical communication technologies.
• Experience with military and commercial satellite communication systems and network engineering.
• Current and active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in multidisciplinary engineering teams developing and analyzing future network architectures and requirements.
• Analyze and simulate complex network architectures and protocols.
• Support systems architecture definition, development, analysis, modeling and simulation, and prototype development and validation.
• Conduct specialized technical studies and internal R&D projects to develop next-generation space and ground network concepts, architectures, and technologies.
• Coordinate technical meeting tasks for SSC, NRO, and civil and commercial customers, working with military officers, government civilians, prime contractors, SE&I contractors, and other FFRDCs.
• Evaluate and develop multiple-access communications or engineering technologies.
• Support development and sustainment of core network simulation, emulation, and modeling capabilities.
• Present results effectively in briefings and technical reports.

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 benefits 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior