Space Enterprise Optimization Analyst

Role Overview

• Independently and collaboratively conducting deep dives, trade studies, and assessments to define and address customer needs in the areas of space architecture design and optimization, trade space exploration, and portfolio analysis
• Leveraging in-house and commercial
• and government-off-the-shelf engineering analysis tools to deliver technical insights through analytical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments in department focus areas
• Contributing to the development of analysis software tools and actively pursuing opportunities to enhance and improve existing simulation and analysis capabilities for a wide range of customers
• Developing and presenting timely and technically accurate presentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers
• Building and maintaining a strong base of customers and collaborators for the department through effective working relationships with cross-organization partners, government customers, and contractor teammates

Requirements

• B.S. degree in aerospace, astronautical, or mechanical engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field of science or engineering
• Advanced degree or 2 or more years of relevant and progressive professional or academic experience
• Experience with constellation design, orbital mechanics, or mathematics related to satellite access geometry
• Knowledge of Python, C, C++, MATLAB, or another programming language
• 2 or more years of relevant and progressive professional or academic experience
• Significant history of making effective contributions to a wide range of technical analysis or development projects
• Ability to support multiple programs and/or activities, acting as a technical contributor across both individual and broader team efforts
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with CI polygraph, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• 4 or more years of relevant and progressive professional experience and/or a Ph.D. in a field of study mentioned above (for Sr. Member of the Technical Staff)
• Significant experience making effective contributions to a wide range of technical analysis or development projects (for Sr. Member of the Technical Staff)
• Ability to support multiple programs and/or activities, acting as a technical advisor to help define and address customer needs (for Sr. Member of the Technical Staff)
• Lead and mentor small teams in conducting routine analysis and development tasks as part of larger project efforts (for Sr. Member of the Technical Staff)

Tech Stack

• Python

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