The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Space Enterprise Optimization Analyst to work in Chantilly, VA; El Segundo, CA; or Colorado Springs, CO. The analyst 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.
Requirements
- B.S. degree in aerospace, astronautical, or mechanical engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field of science or engineering
- Advanced degree or 2 or more years of relevant and progressive professional or academic experience
- Experience with constellation design, orbital mechanics, or mathematics related to satellite access geometry
- Knowledge of Python, C, C++, MATLAB, or another programming language
- 2 or more years of relevant and progressive professional or academic experience
- Significant history of making effective contributions to a wide range of technical analysis or development projects
- Ability to support multiple programs and/or activities, acting as a technical contributor across both individual and broader team efforts
- 4 or more years of relevant and progressive professional experience and/or a Ph.D. in a field of study mentioned above
- Significant experience making effective contributions to a wide range of technical analysis or development projects
- Ability to support multiple programs and/or activities, acting as a technical advisor to help define and address customer needs
- Lead and mentor small teams in conducting routine analysis and development tasks as part of larger project efforts
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
