The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.

The Space Control and Awareness Department (SCAD) is seeking a new team member to support space mission analyses and operations. SCAD 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, orbit determination, positioning navigation and timing (PNT), command and control missions, electronic warfare (EW), space domain awareness (SDA), and space protection and security.

Work Model: This is a 100% on-site position located in Colorado Springs, CO, El Segundo, CA, or Chantilly VA.

What You'll Be Doing

Provide astrodynamicanalytical support, algorithm development, systems engineering and architecting, and modeling and simulation analysis for space surveillance systems and missions.

Conduct a range of analysis using a framework of modeling, simulation and analysis capabilities including in-house, custom and commercially available/government provided modeling tools

Analyze electro-optical (EO), infrared (IR), radar and passive radio frequency sensor concepts, architectures, and algorithms.

Perform space protection and space threat susceptibility, vulnerability analysis and resiliency assessment.

Support exercises of space systems and evaluate exercise and training requirements.

Application of modeling and simulation for mission operations

Become proficient in the areas of SDA, Battle Management Command and Control (BMC2), space control, orbitdetermination

Provide independent assessments and lead studies with teams of analysts.

What you need to be successful

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or another related technical discipline

Experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis and/or algorithm development

2 years of applicable aerospace engineering, physics, or mathematics experience

Software development experience and proven capabilities in at least one the following programming languages; Java, C++, Python, MATLAB, C, or FORTRAN

Experience in modern data analysis techniques for algorithm design and evaluation

Applicable skills in designing and building filtering algorithms for Orbit Determination and PNT operations.

Good interpersonal communication skills along with the ability to work independently and interact effectively with Aerospace and contractor personnel

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security... For full info follow application link.

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas re 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. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please