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The Aerospace Corporation

Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509

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The Space Control and Awareness Department (SCAD) is seeking a new team member to support mission analyses and operations.

SCAD performs concept development, systems engineering, architecture analysis, algorithm development and evaluation support for national security space customers emphasizing electronic warfare (EW), directed energy (DE) effects, space domain awareness (SDA), Radar, Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) sensors, orbit determination, and space protection and security.The Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Analyst will provide project and technical leadership, analytical support, algorithm development, systems engineering and architecting, and modeling and simulation analysis for space protection, space threat susceptibility, directed energy analysis, and space domain awareness. Candidate will interact directly with government customers as well as Aerospace program office personnel in the Colorado Springs area and collaborate closely with Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) and program office personnel in El Segundo, CA, Chantilly, VA, and other locations.Support other focus areas of the department, which could include modeling and risk assessments of kinetic threats (such as debris, collision, and disposal), Space Domain Awareness, and mission operations. **What you need to be successful Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Analyst***Minimum Requirements:** Advanced degree in mathematics, engineering, physics, computer science or equivalent, or a bachelor’s degree with eight (8) years of applicable experience required* Demonstrated experience within the SDA, space control mission areas or MW/MT/MD mission areas* Experience with, or understanding of, electronic warfare and directed energy effects* Experience in modeling, simulation, analysis, and/or algorithm development* Led development of computer tools and simulations to support analyses of interdisciplinary support teams and performing general systems engineering and integration support* Experience in at least one the following programming languages; Java, C++, Python, MATLAB, C, or FORTRAN.* Good interpersonal communication and briefing skills along with the ability to work independently and interact effectively with high-level government, Aerospace, and contractor personnel.* 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*** Current TS/SCI clearance.* Background in command and control.* Operational experience as an orbit analyst, space control operator, battle manager in the air, maritime or missile domains (e.g. AWACS, AEGIS, GMD, HIMARS, etc.), or an Air Force weapons school graduate* Experience with or understanding of electronic warfare and/or passive RF collection modeling* Experience with space surveillance network sensor operations, or other SOSI network sensor operations* Fluency in agile software development using object-oriented languages such as C++ or Java* 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***Right Place***The Aerospace Corporation has over 26

nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.***Right Path***Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and .***Right Purpose***We can all serve a

much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.Return to the .Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance.

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