Tracking Architecture Performance Department Engineer

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 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 Tracking Architecture Performance Department (TAPD) performs concept development, systems engineering, architecture analysis, algorithm development and evaluation support for national security space customers emphasizing Radar, Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) sensors, missile warning/missile tracking (MW/MT) missions, Electronic Warfare (EW), space domain awareness (SDA), and space protection and security. The selected candidate will provide analytical support, algorithm development, systems engineering and architecting, and modeling and simulation analysis for space surveillance systems, space protection and space threat susceptibility, vulnerability analysis and resiliency assessment.

Work Model

This position will be located 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform modeling and analysis of MW/MT/MD sensors and systems and their broader system-of-systems architectures.
• Conduct a range of analysis using a framework of modeling, simulation and analysis capabilities including in-house, custom and commercially available/government provided modeling tools.
• Analyze the performance of sensors such as electro-optical (EO), radar and passive radio frequency sensor concepts, architectures, and algorithms.
• Develop and implement radar, lidar, and/or related tracking algorithms and help improve existing modeling and simulation tools.
• Develop computer tools and simulations to support analyses of interdisciplinary support teams and perform general and specific systems engineering trades assessments.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of applicable educational or professional experience with space systems or algorithms.
• Experience programming in MatLab, C, C++, Java, Python or FORTRAN.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• 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.

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Master’s or PhD degree in related STEM discipline.
• Current, active TS/SCI or SAP clearance.
• Experience in researching, developing and applying advanced and innovative techniques for algorithm development
• Experience with tracking, detection, and estimation.
• Active security clearance
• Experience in developing and delivering presentations, leading small groups, etc.
• Experience in working in an autonomous work environment on complex projects
• Software design, development, unit testing and integration experience
• Practice robust statistics and decision logic, Aerospace and Defense, Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Architectural Analysis, Architectural Design, Bond Market, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Develop Methodologies, Electronic Warfare, Flexible Spending Accounts, Fortran Programming Language, Government, Healthcare, IR (Infrared), Integration Testing, Internet Security, Java, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)\Laser Detection and Ranging (LADAR), MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Radio Frequency, Research & Development (R&D), SAP, Security Analysis, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Simulation, Software Design, Software Development, Special Collections, Statistics, Surveillance, System Architecture, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Top Secret Clearance, Unit Test, United States Citizen

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$95,200.00 - $142,800.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• 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

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation., The Aerospace Corporation is a national nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center and has more than 4,600 employees. With major locations in Chantilly, Virginia; El Segundo, California; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Colorado Springs, Colorado, Aerospace addresses complex problems across the space enterprise and other areas of national and international significance through agility, innovation, and objective technical leadership. For more information, visit www.aerospace.org.

Company Size: 500 to 999 employees

Industry: Other/Not Classified