Satellite System Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$129,000 - $193,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Satellite Systems Analyst to join a high-performing team analyzing international space systems and their implications for U.S. national security space. The role involves technical analysis of global space programs, systems, and operations; work with specialized intelligence; and influencing customer decisions on national security space topics. The position is full-time and requires working on-site at the company’s facility at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, California. Occasional travel to work locations or customer sites may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or technical field.
At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in signal and image processing engineering or similar technical work.
Proven experience with space systems engineering, satellite subsystems, and space operations.
Strong interest in conducting deep technical analysis.
Ability and willingness to learn quickly and work in a dynamic, high-visibility environment with routine engagement with government customers and decision makers.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a motivated self-starter.
Ability to analyze technical data, produce novel insights and conclusions, and communicate results effectively.
Strong interest and enthusiasm for understanding global space activities and operations.
Mission-focused approach and desire to make a difference.
Superior written and oral communication skills and ability to work well with other analysts.
Confidence communicating insights, findings, and their significance to senior leadership.
Flexibility to learn new tools and capabilities as needed.
Willingness to travel occasionally to work locations or customer sites.
Eligibility for a Top Secret/SCI clearance and willingness to take a CI Polygraph issued by the U.S. government.
U.S. citizenship, required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a STEM field or closely related technical field.
Deep background in space systems engineering, space domain awareness, space system data analysis, or related fields.
Understanding of electro-optical (EO) sensor systems.
Strong knowledge of RF systems.
Understanding of astrodynamics fundamentals and experience with analysis tools such as STK (Systems Tool Kit) or SOAP (Aerospace’s Satellite Orbit Analysis Program).
Proficiency with Python and/or other scripting or programming languages.
Experience fusing and analyzing information from multiple sources and extrapolating to answer questions.
Prior experience and familiarity with DoD and Intelligence Community agencies and organizations.
Reading comprehension and translation skills in selected foreign languages.

Responsibilities

Assess the potential impact of current worldwide space and counterspace activities on U.S. national security space operations.
Use intelligence sources to perform engineering analysis, identify space-based threats and threat enablers, and support mitigation.
Conduct detailed technical analyses of current and future space systems.
Develop algorithms to study or fuse information sets and use data analytics for advanced processing and analysis.
Identify emerging Space Domain Awareness concerns and recommend further global data collection and research.
Identify short- and long-term technical challenges for customers, including the U.S. Space Force, the Intelligence Community, and other government customers.
Prepare technical reports, briefings, and other deliverable materials.
Critically review reports, briefings, and other materials produced by team members.
Support and develop customer relationships.
Guide and mentor other analysts and develop more effective data processing techniques.
Collaborate with government customers and identify new projects of interest.
Prioritize efforts using factors such as impact, relevance, and findings.

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.