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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Tracking Architecture Performance Engineer - Member of the Techn - **Company:** The Aerospace Corporation - **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States (Remote available) - **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), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, State Estimation, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Visual Systems, Orbital Mechanics, Modeling and Simulation - **Published:** October 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9278159/tracking-architecture-performance-engineer-member-of-the-techn ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a STEM field is required. * A minimum of 1 years of applicable educational or professional experience with space systems or algorithms. * Experience with physics-based state models and state estimation techniques. * 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 state estimation. * Experience with one of the following: Kalman Filters, orbit determination, orbital mechanics, RADARs, space IR sensors, or space optical systems * 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 ## 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) integrates Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise, applying a broad range of engineering disciplines to a portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. The division spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment and the application of space and space-enabled capabilities. The Tracking Architecture and Performance Department (TAPD) is part of EED's Integrated Performance Subdivision (IPS). It conducts model-based analyses of tracking performance across architecture scenarios in both nominal and contested operating environments. The department supports customers through concept development, engineering analysis, algorithm development, and evaluation of tracking performance for Radar, Electro-Optical (EO), Infrared (IR), Electronic Warfare (EW), space domain awareness (SDA), and missile warning/missile tracking (MW/MT) for single-INT and multi-INT architectures. TAPD mission focus includes missile defense, SDA, and surveillance architectures. Modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) products developed by TAPD include architecture evaluations, what-if analyses, and the development, tuning, and optimization of multi-sensor tracking algorithms. TAPD work helps decision-makers understand system performance, identify gaps, assess vulnerability and resiliency, and improve architectural designs. We are seeking candidates with a strong technical background in tracking and sensor evaluations who are motivated by leadership, innovation, mentorship, and delivering excellent technical work aligned with customer mission areas to solve tough problems. 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.