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.At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse
workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to
carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.The Systems Engineering Division (SED) provides unmatched experience in
systems engineering to the U.S. government and to numerous public and private
agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and
commercial companies involved in the advanced application of space technology.
From systems architecture development to system analysis and optimization,
astrodynamics, orbital debris, navigation, failure analysis, mission
assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis,
SED exploits an incredibly broad array of engineering and business disciplines
against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs and national challenges.Work Model
This position will require onsite support for a minimum of 3 days in either El
Segundo, CA, Chantilly, VA, or Colorado Springs, CO with partial
remote work options.What You'll Be Doing
As a Space Situational Awareness and Spaceflight Safety Specialist
(Engineering Specialist/Sr Engineering Specialist - Modeling &
Simulation and Operations Systems Engineering) will be providing technical
capabilities to support our customers in space situational awareness analysis
and flight safety.In this role, you will:
You will contribute to multiple focus areas of the department, which include
space domain awareness (SDA), SDA data management, space object
tracking and cataloguing, space debris analysis, launch support, space
traffic management, radio-frequency interference, and laser deconfliction
Our real-time operations support performs launch and on-orbit collision risk
assessments, on-orbit breakup event evaluation, and deorbit/reentry analysis
Independently provide deep technical expertise, innovation, and project
coordination/leadership in technical deep dives, trade studies, and
assessments in teams with multi-disciplinary technical leaders across the
company, Aerospace Program Office personnel, and external customers to
define and address customer needs
Develop and present timely and technically accurate briefings and reports that
clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to
technical leads, management, and customers
Train and mentor junior staff
Travel occasionally (as necessary) to support customer effortsWhat You Need to be Successful - Engineering Specialist- Modeling &
Simulation and Operations Systems Engineering
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, science or related technical
discipline from an accredited school
Significant history of progressively responsible professional
engineering/scientific experience in leading and contributing to modeling
and simulation activities successfully demonstrated across many
customer-driven projects
Experience with Aerospace customers and industry players
Aptitude with astrodynamics and related mathematics
Demonstrated experience and expertise in development and analysis supporting
SDA or spaceflight safety
Skills in mathematical formulation and derivation
Demonstrated skills in the development and use of computer software tools
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.What You Need to be Successful - Senior Engineering Specialist- Modeling &
Simulation and Operations Systems Engineering
Additional Minimum Requirements
Act as a department senior liaison, providing proactive coordination and
consultation to customers and Aerospace staff across the company
Provide support in strategic planning, identifying opportunities to leverage
development and analysis across diverse projects and analysis types while
suggesting ways to close capability gaps.
Extensive history of progressively responsible professional
engineering/scientific experience in leadership and architecture of modeling
and simulation activities demonstrated successfully over numerous substantial
customer-driven projects
Extensive experience and expertise in development and analysis supporting SDA
or spaceflight safety.How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Advanced degree in engineering, math, science or related technical For
full info follow application link.The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which
unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing
superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for
employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race,
age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical
conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or
