Network Modelling and Simulation Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

24d•$129,000 - $193,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Network Modeling and Simulation Engineer for its Network/Systems Department within the Mission Payloads Division. The role leads and performs trade studies, analyses, and simulations of space network architectures, providing government customers with insight and feedback to optimize communications performance across terrestrial, satellite, launch vehicle, and ground-based systems. The engineer will contribute to multidisciplinary teams defining and analyzing future network architectures and requirements, analyze complex networks and protocols, and support systems architecture development, modeling, simulation, and prototype validation. The role also includes technical studies and internal R&D to develop future space and ground network concepts and technologies; coordinating technical meeting tasks with government and industry stakeholders; evaluating multiple-access communications and engineering technologies; and sustaining core network simulation, emulation, and modeling capabilities. This is a full-time, on-site position at The Aerospace Corporation’s El Segundo, California facility. Travel may be required, up to 10%. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required.

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.
Software development experience 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.
Contribute to 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 tasks in technical meetings for Space Systems Command (SSC), the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and civil and commercial customers, working with government, military, contractor, and FFRDC stakeholders.
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 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.