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.

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 Communication and Ground Architectures Office (CGAO) within the Integrated Performance Subdivision (IPS) consists of a team dedicated to delivering modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) solutions to answer new and emerging government and commercial customer needs. We conduct modeling and performance assessments of complex communication, network, and ground architectures, scheduling and resource allocation algorithms, and mission management strategies.

Work Model:

This full-time position requires 100% onsite work in Chantilly, VA or Colorado Springs, COS.

What You'll Be Doing

Build and lead teams of analysts, coordinating complex technical tasks among team members, translating customer needs into tasks for analysts and developers, and reviewing work products for quality and accuracy

Lead ground architectures-focused analysis efforts in support of multiple Aerospace program offices

Buildingandmaintaininga strong baseof customers and collaborators for the section through effective working relationships with colleagues, government customers, and contractor teammates

Developingstaff through formal and informal performance management, evaluation, mentoring, and coaching

Recruitingand on-boardingfull-time staff and interns tomaintain and growan impactful organization

Cultivating a vision for the section, including identifyingopportunities for growth, engaging with customers tofacilitatethat growth, and developing new capabilities and areas of technicalexpertiseto meet evolvingneeds

Partnering withrelated ETG departments supporting M&S for ground systems including ArCon (Architectures Concepts Dept) and VGCD (Vehicle and Ground Concepts Dept)

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

B.S degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, mathematics, or a related discipline from an accredited school

6 or more years of relevant and progressive professional experience

Demonstrated experience leading analysis teams, coordinating complex technical tasks among team members, and translating customer needs intoviableinstructions for analysts

Professional experience with space-related modeling, communication/ground architectures, data network modeling, scheduling algorithms and logistics, or mission management

Knowledge of Python, C++, or MATLAB

A current and active Top Secret/SCI security clearance

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

Graduate degree in one of the fields of study mentioned above

Experience working in partnership with multiple Aerospace program offices, Aerospace technical experts, and customers

Strong interpersonal networks within... For full info follow application link.

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