Senior Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Engineer
The Aerospace CorporationColorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Posted April 13, 2026
151300 - 226900 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise.
Job Description
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Engineer to provide project and technical leadership, analytical support, algorithm development, systems engineering, and architecting for space protection, space threat susceptibility, directed energy analysis, and space domain awareness.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in mathematics, engineering, physics, computer science or equivalent
- 12 years of applicable experience
- Demonstrated experience within the SDA and space control mission areas or MW/MT/MD mission areas
- Experience with electronic warfare and directed energy effects
- Experience in modeling, simulation, analysis, and/or algorithm development
- Led development of computer tools and simulations
- Experience in at least one of the following programming languages: Java, C++, Python, MATLAB, C, or FORTRAN
- Good interpersonal communication and briefing skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs
- Education assistance programs
- Inclusive work environment