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Senior Space Scientist

2 months ago

Chantilly, Virginia, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time

The Aerospace Corporation stands as a pivotal ally to the nation's space initiatives, tackling complex challenges and delivering unparalleled technical proficiency. As the steward of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we engage comprehensively across all dimensions of space—offering inventive solutions that encompass satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil, and commercial clients.

At Aerospace, we prioritize fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, allowing all employees to partake in our shared passion and ambition to execute a mission that transcends individual contributions.

The Aerospace Physical Sciences Laboratories (PSL) represents a multifaceted scientific entity that offers a broad and innovative research and development framework for an expanding space enterprise. PSL's influence is amplified through a diverse research portfolio that merges foundational scientific inquiry with state-of-the-art technology advancement, catering to a wide customer spectrum. PSL's unique capability to collaborate with all stakeholders—government, industry, and academia—enables us to devise novel solutions to the most pressing challenges in contemporary and future technology applications. The strength of PSL is derived from the integration of cutting-edge tools and facilities, a vast repository of space-system knowledge, and the extensive technical expertise of our personnel. We leverage these resources across over 150 distinct laboratories to confront new challenges within the space sector.

The Space Scientist (Senior Member of Technical Staff - Physics) role within PSL's Space Sciences Department emphasizes the ionosphere, thermosphere, and the overall space environment. This position entails reporting on scientific and application outcomes through direct engagement with clients and corporate leadership, participation in scientific conferences, and contributions to peer-reviewed publications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support a diverse array of critical space programs by applying insights from space science research and fostering interactions with a varied clientele.
  • Collaborate with space system communities to document and comprehend the influence of space environment factors on operations, participate in anomaly investigations, and utilize established assessment methodologies to recommend material solutions.
  • Lead and contribute to proposals for research funding from customer organizations and collaborate internally and externally to develop and implement innovative techniques for measuring, monitoring, and forecasting space environment impacts on space systems.
  • Conduct scientific investigations on ionospheric and thermospheric phenomena through data analysis and modeling to enhance our understanding of environmental roles in space system operations, disseminating findings through briefings, reports, conferences, and peer-reviewed publications.
  • Adapt duties, responsibilities, and activities as necessary.
  • Utilize effective communication and presentation skills to convey complex technical issues clearly.
  • Exhibit strong written and verbal communication capabilities.
  • Work collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Employ organizational, time management, and project management skills effectively.

Qualifications for Success

Minimum Requirements:

  • PhD degree from an accredited institution in space science, physics, space physics, geophysics, engineering, or a closely related discipline (either in progress or conferred recently).
  • 0-1 year of relevant industry experience.
  • Experience employing scientific methodologies and data analysis techniques.
  • Knowledge of ionospheric and thermospheric processes and modeling.
  • Experience in conducting research utilizing experimental methods and data analysis is essential.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally to meet customer needs, approximately 10% as required.
  • This position necessitates the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the U.S. government; U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.
  • Current academic transcript.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations at technical conferences or related publications.
  • Experience in designing, constructing, testing, and deploying space science instrumentation.
  • Experience in analyzing various datasets of space physics measurements, including data management and analysis for fundamental research and applications.
  • Experience in fostering multi-organization collaborations and working with contractors and/or program offices is advantageous.
  • Current TS/SSBI (SCI) security clearance issued by the U.S. government is highly desirable.

We provide a competitive compensation package that rewards performance and recognizes the value each employee brings to our organization. The salary range for this position is determined by various factors, including education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is straightforward: every employee, regardless of their level or role, can exhibit leadership qualities. At Aerospace, our commitment is to our people. To nurture our talent and ensure a robust pipeline of future leaders, we seek individuals who:

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

Employee Rewards

During the interview process, our team will outline our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary based on job type, with highlights including:

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time.
  • Standard and flexible work schedules, including telework options.
  • 401(k) Plan with a total company-paid benefit based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Professional growth and development programs to advance your career.
  • Education assistance programs.
  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

We celebrate uniqueness, embracing diverse backgrounds and experiences, united by the belief that we can make a meaningful impact. This core belief empowers us to excel at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters an environment where unique ideas flourish and differing perspectives are valued, leading to superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.