Spaceflight Operations & Space Situational Awareness Specialist

Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job 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.At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves. Job SummaryThe Systems Engineering Division (SED) provides unmatched experience in systems engineering to the U.S. government and to numerous public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced application of space technology. From systems architecture development to system analysis and optimization, astrodynamics, orbital debris, navigation, failure analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED exploits an incredibly broad array of engineering and business disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs and national challenges.What You'll Be Doing As a member of the Mission Analysis and Operations Department (MAOD), you will be providing technical capabilities to support our customers in space situational awareness analysis and cradle-to-grave operations. Focus areas include general orbital analysis, mission planning, orbit and maneuver modeling, space object catalog process analysis, orbit determination, formation flying and proximity operations analysis, and space protection and threat assessment. Operational support extends to launch and on-orbit collision risk assessments, on-orbit breakup event analysis, trajectory planning and optimization, and deorbit/reentry analysis. Other activities include general modeling, analysis, agent-based simulation and visualization of space systems as needed to accomplish program objectives.

• In this role, you will:
  • Provide expertise in multiple focus areas listed above.
  • Independently provide deep technical expertise, innovation, and project coordination/leadership in technical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments in teams with multi-disciplinary technical leaders across the company, Aerospace Program Office personnel, and external customers to define and address customer needs
  • Develop and present timely and technically accurate briefings and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers
  • Train and mentor junior staff
  • Travel occasionally (as necessary) to support customer effortsAdditional Responsibilities for a Senior Engineering Specialist:
    • Act as a department senior liaison, providing proactive coordination and consultation to customers and Aerospace staff across the company
    • Provide support in strategic planning, identifying opportunities to leverage development and analysis across diverse projects and analysis types while suggesting ways to close capability gaps.What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for an Engineering Specialist:
      • Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, science or related technical discipline from an accredited school
      • Significant history of progressively responsible professional engineering/scientific experience in leading and contributing to analysis and development in one or more department focus areas successfully demonstrated across many customer-driven projects
      • Experience with Aerospace customers and industry players
      • Demonstrated experience and expertise in astrodynamics and related mathematics
      • Skills in mathematical formulation and derivation
      • Demonstrated skills in the development and use of computer software tools
      • 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.What You Need to be Successful Additional Minimum Requirements for a Senior Engineering Specialist:
        • Extensive history of progressively responsible professional engineering/scientific experience in leadership and architecture of analysis and development in one or more department focus areas demonstrated successfully over numerous substantial customer-driven projectsHow You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
          • Advanced degree in engineering, math, science or related technical discipline from an accredited school
          • Experience with Python, C, and/or Fortran
          • Many meaningful and consistent contributions to substantial technical analytical or development projects through their successful fruition
          • Extensive experience with a diverse set of Aerospace customers
          • Current and active Top-Secret Clearance (TS) with SCI accessWe 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 - Mid - Max)$98,294 - $159,916 - $221,537Ways 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 respectWe are all unique, from diverse 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.Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion,genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

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