Remote Sensing Architecture Performance Analyst Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. They are seeking a Remote Sensing Architecture Performance Analyst Engineer to support analysis in mission areas related to geo-spatial intelligence and space surveillance, using sophisticated modeling and simulation tools.

Responsibilities:

• Support analysis in one or more of these specific mission areas: geo-spatial intelligence, signals intelligence, space surveillance, navigation systems, and/or space protection supporting defense or intelligence capabilities
• Provide analysis to support recommendations for research, development, and acquisition decisions of legacy and emerging customer space-based sensing architectures
• Perform architecture evaluation modeling overall performance using in-house or custom-developed analysis tools
• Work closely with senior staff, management, and a team to translate customer needs into project objectives and provide quality controlled and assured deliverables to customer organizations
• Develop and present timely and technically accurate presentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers
• Grow awareness of analysis outcomes to provide initial assessments when needed and defend unanticipated results to both internal and external stakeholders
• Aid in sustainment, development, and growth of the organization’s analysis and simulation capabilities to support increasing functional areas for our diverse customer base

Requirements:

• B.S. degree in aerospace engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field from an accredited program
• Over one year of professional experience in relevant topic areas (e.g., modeling and simulation, mission analysis, astrodynamics, or space operations.)
• Familiarity with one or more software languages that may include Python, C/C++, and/or High-Performance Computing/Linux environments
• 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
• Graduate degree in one of the fields of study mentioned above
• Significant, firsthand work history in one or more of the functional/mission areas listed above
• Academic or professional background in systems engineering, modeling & simulation, or space-based remote sensing architectures
• Demonstrated responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, to include the ability to: Self-manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and deliverables; Maintain deliverable quality and manage customer expectations; Take direction, work independently, and develop productive working relationships; Interact and collaborate across a diverse team in different locations
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community or U.S. Department of Defense business practices, acquisition policies, or space mission portfolios
• Current TS/SCI access with polygraph