Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Engineer /Sr. Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

3d•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 Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities. The Space Control and Awareness Department (SCAD) is seeking a new team member to support mission analyses. SCAD performs concept development, systems engineering, architecture analysis, algorithm development and evaluation support for national security space customers emphasizing space domain awareness (SDA), Radar, Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) sensors, electronic warfare (EW), directed energy (DE) effects, orbit determination, and space protection and security. The Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Analyst (Member of Technical Staff - Modeling & Simulation and Signal & Image Process Engineering) will provide project and technical leadership, analytical support, algorithm development, systems engineering and architecting, and modeling and simulation analysis for space protection, space threat susceptibility, directed energy analysis, and space domain awareness. Candidate will interact directly with government customers as well as Aerospace program office personnel in the Colorado Springs area and collaborate closely with Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) and program office personnel in El Segundo, CA, Chantilly, VA, and other locations. Work Model: This is a 100% on-site position located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or another related technical discipline
Demonstrated experience within the SDA, space control mission areas or MW/MT/MD mission areas
2 or more years of increasingly responsible and related engineering/scientific experience
Experience in modeling, simulation, analysis, and/or algorithm development
Led development of computer tools and simulations to support analyses of interdisciplinary support teams and performing general systems engineering and integration support
Experience in at least one the following programming languages; Java, C++, Python, MATLAB, C, or FORTRAN.
Good interpersonal communication and briefing skills along with the ability to work independently and interact effectively with high-level government, Aerospace, and contractor personnel.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
4 or more years of relevant and progressive professional experience

Nice To Haves

Advanced technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or another related technical discipline
Current TS/SCI clearance.
Background in command and control.
Experience with EO/IR sensors, especially for missile warning/missile defense
Operational experience as an orbit analyst, space control operator, battle manager in the air, maritime or missile domains, or an Air Force weapons school graduate
Experience with, or understanding of, electronic warfare and/or passive RF collection modeling
Experience with space surveillance network sensor operations, or other SOSI network sensor operations

Responsibilities

Provide astrodynamic analytical support, algorithm development, systems engineering and architecting, and modeling and simulation analysis for space surveillance systems and missions.
Conduct a range of analysis using a framework of modeling, simulation and analysis capabilities including in-house, custom and commercially available/government provided modeling tools
Analyze electro-optical (EO), infrared (IR), radar and passive radio frequency sensor concepts, architectures, and algorithms.
Perform space protection and space threat susceptibility, vulnerability analysis and resiliency assessment.
Support exercises of space systems and evaluate exercise and training requirements.
Application of modeling and simulation for mission operations
Contribute to risk and resilience assessments over a broad range of threats to satellite operations including, but not limited to, RF and optical interference and counterspace threats.
Support other focus areas of the department, which could include modeling and risk assessments of kinetic threats (such as debris, collision, and disposal), Space Domain Awareness, and mission operations.
Provide independent assessments and lead studies with teams of analysts

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