Space Systems Performance Engineer

2 days ago


Chantilly, Virginia, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time

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

As a Space Systems Performance Engineer in the National Systems Group, you will perform modeling and simulation of new architectures to include mission performance assessments that inform implementation and augmentation trade studies. Your analyses will mature CONOPs, assess likelihood of mission satisfaction, and work with the Program Office and Engineering Matrix Teams to lead and scope M&S activities.

This position requires a current and active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance, issued by the US Government, and U.S. citizenship to obtain a security clearance.

Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in related technical field
  • 8 years of progressively more detailed modeling and simulation experience
  • Knowledge of modeling and simulation software tools and environments (STK, SOAP, Matlab, Python, etc.)

Preferred Skills: Advanced degree in related technical area, 2 years of relevant experience working in one of the Customer's SPOs, Technical knowledge of SIGINT satellite systems, M&S experience in Geolocation, RF link budgets, Antenna modeling, Signal detection, and Relevant mission knowledge.

About Us

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. We reward our employees with comprehensive healthcare, paid holidays and time off, standard and alternate work schedules, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, flexible spending accounts, variable pay program, relocation assistance, professional growth and development programs, education assistance programs, and an inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.



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