Satellite Systems Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Satellite Systems Analyst for its Defense Systems Group. The role applies analytical skills to characterize international space systems and assess their implications for U.S. national security space. The analyst will work with specialized intelligence, analyze global space programs, systems, and operations, and help inform customer decisions on national security space topics. The position is full-time and on-site at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, California. The successful candidate will assess worldwide space and counterspace activity, conduct engineering and technical analyses, develop data-processing and analysis methods, and provide recommendations to government customers. The role involves preparing and reviewing technical deliverables and supporting customer relationships. Depending on experience, the position may be filled at Member of Technical Staff or Senior Member of Technical Staff level. The position requires eligibility for a Top Secret/SCI security clearance and willingness to take a CI polygraph. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance. Occasional travel to work locations or customer sites is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or technical field.
At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in signal and image process engineering or similar technical work for the Member of Technical Staff level.
Familiarity with space systems engineering, satellite subsystems, and space operations.
Strong desire to perform deep technical analysis.
Proactive, fast learner able and willing to work in a dynamic, high-visibility environment with routine engagement with government customers and decision makers.
Highly motivated self-starter capable of independent analysis and teamwork.
Ability to analyze technical data, produce novel insights and conclusions, and effectively communicate results.
Strong interest and enthusiasm for understanding global space activities and operations.
Mission-focused and eager to make a difference.
Superior written and oral communication skills and ability to work well with analysts and communicate with senior military and civilian customers.
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; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
For the Senior Member of Technical Staff level: at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in signal and image process engineering or similar technical work.
For the Senior Member of Technical Staff level: experience conducting deep technical data analysis, producing novel insights and conclusions, and communicating results and recommendations to stakeholders.
For the Senior Member of Technical Staff level: experience engaging with government customers and decision makers.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a STEM or closely related technical field.
Deep background in space systems engineering, space domain awareness, space system data analysis, or related fields.
Understanding of EO sensor systems.
Strong knowledge of RF systems.
Understanding of astrodynamics fundamentals and experience with related 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 conduct engineering analysis and identify and mitigate space-based threats and threat enablers.
Conduct detailed technical analyses of current and future space systems.
Develop algorithms to study or fuse different information sets and use data analytics for advanced processing and analysis.
Identify emerging areas of concern in Space Domain Awareness and develop recommendations for 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.

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.