Satellite Performance Analysis & Acquisition Expert

The Aerospace Corporation•Chantilly, VA

6d•$166,400 - $249,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Satellite Performance Analysis & Acquisition Expert to coordinate Aerospace activities across multiple technical areas in support of system design, end-to-end mission performance evaluation, and acquisition execution. The role supports a major customer in the National Security Space portfolio and a complex national security satellite system architecture through acquisition, mission assurance, analytic, and systems engineering expertise. The position leads independent modeling and simulation assessments of spacecraft performance against contractor design proposals, provides systems engineering guidance on requirements across the acquisition lifecycle, and supports competitive source selection with objective technical analysis. It also involves frequent collaboration with government customers, SETA contractors, and development contractors, along with mentoring team members in technical and program office responsibilities. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position in Chantilly, Virginia. Travel to Aerospace and CONUS contractor facilities is expected approximately once per month. The position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance. The annual grade-based pay range is $166,400 to $249,600.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related discipline.
10 or more years of progressively more responsible experience.
Experience in a program office role coordinating and leading matrixed technical teams across multiple disciplines.
Proven experience working with multidisciplinary teams comprising government, SETA, and Aerospace personnel.
Ability to work closely and cooperatively with contractor personnel.
Willingness to travel to Aerospace and CONUS contractor facilities approximately once per month.
Current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related discipline.
Experience with RF systems or other complex system acquisitions.
Experience completing detailed, high-accuracy modeling and simulations of system and payload performance.
Experience supporting source selections and/or acquisition strategy.
Experience providing direct engineering support to development of space systems or similarly complex hardware.
Experience authoring spacecraft performance requirements based on user needs and industry capabilities.
Knowledge of ETG capabilities and demonstrated interaction with ETG personnel.

Responsibilities

Lead modeling and simulation efforts to independently assess spacecraft performance against contractor design proposals.
Develop and validate simulation frameworks to verify compliance with mission requirements, performance thresholds, and operational constraints.
Advise the government customer on requirements development, traceability, and maturation throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
Support competitive source selection by evaluating and comparing contractor technical approaches, performance data, and design maturity, and provide objective, analysis-based recommendations for government down-select decisions.
Collaborate and communicate frequently with government customers, SETA contractors, and development contractors to meet mission needs.
Mentor team members and guide them in technical duties and program office responsibilities.

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.