Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. They are seeking a Remote Sensing Architecture Performance Analyst Engineer to support analysis in mission areas related to geo-spatial intelligence and space surveillance, using sophisticated modeling and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis in one or more of these specific mission areas: geo-spatial intelligence, signals intelligence, space surveillance, navigation systems, and/or space protection supporting defense or intelligence capabilities
• Provide analysis to support recommendations for research, development, and acquisition decisions of legacy and emerging customer space-based sensing architectures
• Perform architecture evaluation modeling overall performance using in-house or custom-developed analysis tools
• Work closely with senior staff, management, and a team to translate customer needs into project objectives and provide quality controlled and assured deliverables to customer organizations
• Develop and present timely and technically accurate presentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers
• Grow awareness of analysis outcomes to provide initial assessments when needed and defend unanticipated results to both internal and external stakeholders
• Aid in sustainment, development, and growth of the organization’s analysis and simulation capabilities to support increasing functional areas for our diverse customer base

Skills

• B.S. degree in aerospace engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field from an accredited program
• Over one year of professional experience in relevant topic areas (e.g., modeling and simulation, mission analysis, astrodynamics, or space operations.)
• Familiarity with one or more software languages that may include Python, C/C++, and/or High-Performance Computing/Linux environments
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
• Graduate degree in one of the fields of study mentioned above
• Significant, firsthand work history in one or more of the functional/mission areas listed above
• Academic or professional background in systems engineering, modeling & simulation, or space-based remote sensing architectures
• Demonstrated responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, to include the ability to: Self-manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and deliverables; Maintain deliverable quality and manage customer expectations; Take direction, work independently, and develop productive working relationships; Interact and collaborate across a diverse team in different locations
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community or U.S. Department of Defense business practices, acquisition policies, or space mission portfolios
• Current TS/SCI access with polygraph

Benefits

• 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

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