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 Space Enterprise Design and Optimization Department (SEDOD) is in EED's Enterprise Design Subdivision (EDS). We bring to bear expertise in a wide variety of fields to tackle tough problems and explore novel ideas, directly impacting the future of the space enterprise. We primarily focus on the performance modeling, analysis, and optimization of orbits, mission architectures, and acquisition portfolios. We are searching for someone to join a team of engineers, mathematicians, and scientists and grow our department of highly skilled technical specialists. Join us today and become a part of a culture that promotes innovation, growth, and technical excellence!

As part of SEDOD and EDS, anEngineering Specialist / Senior Engineering Specialist(Engineering Integration - Modeling and Simulation Engineering) will employ and develop sophisticated simulation tools to perform space and ground design, optimization, and analysis in support of architecture concept trade studies, requirements verification, analyses-of-alternatives, and performance modeling. They will act as a technical expert for a portfolio of high-impact projects, in addition to working on teams and collaborating with other analysts to expand their domain k

Work Model

This is a full-time position based at one of the major Aerospace sites including Chantilly, VA, El Segundo, CA, and Colorado Springs, CO; offering a hybrid work model that combines at least 4 regular onsite workdaysper week and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.

What You'll Be Doing

Serving as key technical expert and point of contact for department projectsin the area ofspace network design and optimization, space architecture design and optimization, and orbital analysis

Leveraging in-house and commercial- and government-off-the-shelf engineering analysis tools to deliver technical insights through analytical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments in department focus areas

Contributing to efforts expanding department optimization capabilities to support a broader set of mission domains and architectures

Developing and presenting timely and technically-accurate presentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers

Building and maintaininga strong base of customers and collaborators for the department through effective working relationships with cross-organization partners, government customers, and contractor teammates

Supporting department growth by technical mentoring of junior staff members in one or more department capability areas

Occasional travel to support customer efforts

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Engineering Specialist

B.S. degree in aerospace, astronautical, or mechanical engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field of science or engineerin

6 or more years of relevant and progressive professional or academic experience

Expertise in one or more of the following: optimization techniques, space network design, graph theory, orbital mechanics, or mathematics related to satellite access geometry

Experience with modeling and simulation tools in support of architecture assessment, analysis of alternatives, constellation design and optimization, orbital analysis, network design, or space security and defense

Significant history of consistent contribution to multiple... 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 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,