OPIR Mission Processing Systems Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation•Buckley SFB, CO

2d•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, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers’ portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems. Within DSG, the Space Based Sensing Division/Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Operations and Sustainment Department supports Space Systems Command Space Sensing OPIR acquisition, supporting development of future ground system capability evolutions as well as sustainment of current DoW OPIR Missile Warning systems. We are looking for a Systems Analyst to conduct system performance analysis (based on OPIR mission processing), support design of future ground system capability evolutions, support Missile Warning and Battlespace Awareness operations, and conduct analysis of ground system software updates for current operational systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field
8 or more years of relevant experience that includes systems analysis with analysis tool development, ideally including evaluation of missile warning performance
Demonstrated coding experience with Python and associated data science, engineering, or scientific related Python libraries
Experience establishing and maintaining trusted relationships with government customers, prime and support contractors, and key stakeholders
Current Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/ SCI which is issued by the US government .
U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
12 or more years of relevant experience that includes systems analysis with analysis tool development, ideally including evaluation of missile warning performance
Demonstrated capability to balance multiple program priorities while serving as a technical subject matter expert and liaison

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated coding experience with two or more of the following programming languages: Python, C/C++, Visual Basic
Experience with coding tools to read, write, and utilize Google Protocol buffers
Experience with scripting tools such as PERL and Unix/Linux environments
Familiarity with Systems Tool Kit (STK) including automation of STK tasks with Python
Knowledge of missile warning mission, OPIR sensors, data, and mission data processing
Knowledge of AI/ML algorithms for classification
A current Top Secret/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US Government
Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Aerospace OPIR Operations and Sustainment Team Lead Analyst to assess and evaluate Missile Warning and Battlespace Awareness mission processing performance
Collaborate with distributed software development teams to design and develop Python-based analysis tools for Missile Warning and Battlespace Awareness
Integrate OPIR sensor data with ground processing systems and deploy Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning models to improve mission performance and analytical capabilities
Build automated analysis tools and scripts to support OPIR mission processing and performance assessment activities.
Contribute to OPIR mission processing development activities of future ground system capability evolutions, to include co-operative Missile Warning and Battlespace Awareness performance analysis with contractors and oversight of test and verification activities

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