Space Systems Analyst/Engineer

4 days ago


El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
Job Title: MT/MW/MD Space Systems Analyst/Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil, and commercial customers.

As a member of our team, you will be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators who are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees.

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.

The Systems Performance, Estimation, and Algorithms Department (SPEAD) performs concept development, systems engineering, architecture analysis, algorithm development, and evaluation support for national security space customers emphasizing Radar, Electro-Optical (EO), and Infrared (IR) sensors, missile warning/missile tracking/missile defense (MW/MT/MD) missions, Electronic Warfare (EW), space domain awareness (SDA), and space protection and security.

The MT/MW/MD Space Systems Analyst/Engineer will provide analytical support, algorithm development, systems engineering, and architecting, and modeling and simulation analysis for space surveillance systems, space protection, and space threat susceptibility, vulnerability analysis, and resiliency assessment.

Candidate will interact directly with government customers as well as Aerospace program office personnel in the El Segundo, CA, Colorado Springs, CO, Chantilly, VA, and Huntsville, AL, areas and collaborate closely with Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) and program office personnel in other locations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide analytical support for space surveillance systems, space protection, and space threat susceptibility, vulnerability analysis, and resiliency assessment.
  • Develop and implement tracking algorithms for Radar, EO, and IR sensors.
  • Conduct systems engineering and architecting for national security space customers.
  • Collaborate with government customers and Aerospace program office personnel.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in mathematics, electrical or aerospace engineering, physics, computer science, or equivalent.
  • Experience in systems engineering analysis of space surveillance systems, including system-of-systems architectures, system and sensor level evaluation and simulation, mission performance assessment with emphasis on single and multi-target tracking, detection, and estimation, sensor tasking and scheduling, system error analysis, and system integration.
  • Develop computer tools and simulations to support analyses of interdisciplinary support teams and performing general and specific systems engineering trades assessments.
  • Background in statistics, estimation, controls, signal processing, or a related field with experience developing and implementing tracking algorithms.
  • Fluent in at least one of the following programming languages: C++, Python, C, Java, MATLAB.
  • Good interpersonal communication and briefing skills along with the ability to work independently and interact effectively with high-level government, Aerospace, and contractor personnel.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced technical degree in mathematics, electrical or aerospace engineering, physics, computer science, or equivalent.
  • 8 years or more experience in the development, modeling, and simulation, analysis, and evaluation of MW/MT space systems.
  • Experience in the development, analysis, and evaluation of mission processing and/or mission evaluation algorithms, to include target detection, clutter suppression, closely spaced object resolution, tactical parameter estimation (TPE), and/or multi-target tracking.
  • Experience with EO/IR system design trade studies, technology insertion, requirements definition to support architecture evolution of tracking systems.
  • Provided EO/IR algorithm and/or system functionality assessments.
What We Offer:

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.

Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

(Min - Max)

$116,000 - $143,000

Pay Basis:

Annual

Leadership Competencies:

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people.

To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change
  • Engage with Impact
  • Foster Innovation
  • Deliver Results

A Few Highlights Include:

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

We Are All Unique:

We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions.

Equal Opportunity Commitment:

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 expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.



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