Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•Colorado Springs, CO

7d•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 diverse and 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 and operations. SCAD performs concept development, systems engineering, architecture analysis, algorithm development and evaluation support for national security space customers emphasizing electronic warfare (EW), directed energy (DE) effects, space domain awareness (SDA), Radar, Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) sensors, orbit determination, and space protection and security. The Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Analyst 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

Advanced degree in mathematics, engineering, physics, computer science or equivalent, or a bachelor’s degree with eight (8) years of applicable experience required
Demonstrated experience within the SDA, space control mission areas or MW/MT/MD mission areas
Experience with, or understanding of, electronic warfare and directed energy effects
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.

Nice To Haves

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 (e.g. AWACS, AEGIS, GMD, HIMARS, etc.), 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
Fluency in agile software development using object-oriented languages such as C++ or Java

Responsibilities

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.
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 (RF) sensor concepts, architectures, and algorithms
Directly support the technical lead for a modeling and simulation effort for the Space Security and Defense Program by providing analysis, development support and guidance of early career engineers
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