Senior Space Enterprise Optimization Specialist

2 weeks ago

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
Job Title: Senior Space Enterprise Optimization Specialist

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.

We are seeking a Senior Space Enterprise Optimization Specialist to join our team of experts in systems engineering. As a key member of our Systems Engineering Division, you will pioneer and utilize sophisticated simulation tools to perform high-impact design, optimization, and analysis in support of concept development, acquisition, requirements verification, analyses-of-alternatives (AoA), and performance modeling for space and ground systems across multiple mission areas.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead teams of multi-disciplinary experts, coordinating complex technical tasking, and translating customer needs into actionable instructions for analysts
  • Independently build skilled analysis teams, defining project objectives and tasks, tracking performance, completing projects, supporting recommendations for customer decision-making, and documenting and presenting results
  • Lead sustainment, development, and growth of cutting-edge modeling and simulation capabilities across the subdivision to support new functional areas for a diverse and expanding customer base
  • Provide subject matter expertise to program offices and government customers in the areas of space architecture design and optimization; trade space exploration; and orbit, concept, and portfolio design
  • Independently develop and strengthen relationships with senior program office managers and customer senior leadership
  • Mentor early- and mid-career staff
Requirements:
  • B.S. degree in aerospace, astronautical, or mechanical engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field of science or engineering
  • Significant history of consistent contribution to multiple substantial technical analytical or development projects through their successful fruition
  • History of designing technical studies and leading teams performing substantial analysis or development in support of customer-driven projects
  • Skilled in one or more of the following: optimization techniques, orbital mechanics, satellite constellation performance modeling, or satellite orbit access analysis
  • Knowledge of Python, C, C++, Matlab, or another programming language
  • 9 or more years of relevant experience
  • Willingness to submit to a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph for SCI access
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Graduate degree in aerospace, astronautical, or mechanical engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field of science or engineering
  • Work history in one of the following specific national security space or intelligence mission areas: geo-spatial intelligence, signals intelligence, space surveillance, space protection, ground systems, or communications infrastructure supporting defense or intelligence capabilities
  • Extensive knowledge of Intelligence Community or U.S. Department of Defense business practices, acquisition policies, or space mission portfolios
  • Proficiency with the use of Unix or Linux platforms
  • Current and active Top-Secret Clearance (TS) with SCI access
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)
$151,300 - $226,900

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

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type

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, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other - the belief that we can make a difference.

This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

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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