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# Tracking Architecture Performance Department Engineer

- **Company:** The Aerospace Corporation
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $95,200.0 - $142,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Microsoft Word, Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Fortran (Programming Language), Systems Analysis, Internet Security, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Scripting, Integration Tests, Modeling and Simulation, Lidar, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/tracking-architecture-performance-department-engineer-el-segundo-ca--e559db78-3448-4ab4-bef6-bd1a8eb4e2df

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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.


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