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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. We remain committed to maintaining a safe environment for hiring as we look forward to the future of work. Click here for information on Aerospace's COVID-19 directives and safety procedures implemented to keep our workplace safe.The Performance Modeling and Analysis Department (PMAD) consists of a team dedicated to providing groundbreaking solutions to government and commercial customers by performing detailed and complex modeling, analysis, and optimization of orbits, satellite access, and system performance to provide customer decision support for future space architectures. PMAD is seeking a creative, motivated Decision Support Analyst to collaborate on a diverse portfolio of projects designing and optimizing constellations of satellites and mapping tradeoffs between multiple competing performance objectives. The Decision Support Analyst will show aptitude for object-oriented programming as well as the capacity to efficiently leverage the Aerospace Corporation's high-performance computing resources.The Aerospace Corporation is an open environment structured to foster multi-disciplinary relationships and apply the academic and industry expertise of our engineers, subject matter experts and key stakeholders to solve complex problems across a diverse portfolio of space programs.What You'll Be Doing- Developing and modifying algorithms and analytical results to present to key stakeholders using computer programming languages such as Python and C.
- Fostering effective working relationships with customers, contractors, senior analysts or technical leads.
- Performing constellation optimization using evolutionary computing and multi-criterion decision making techniques and assessing overall performance through use of in-house or custom-developed analysis tools.
- Comparing performance of architecture variants and conducting trade studies.
- Providing technical expertise in the areas of space system architecture modeling and coverage analysis.
- Developing and generating system performance metrics as necessary.
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) from an accredited program in aerospace engineering, operations research or related STEM discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
- 2 years of industry work experience.
- Graduate level course work or comprehensive knowledge in Orbital Mechanics and mathematics related to satellite access geometry.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
- Background in one of the following areas: optimization, decision support, software or simulation development.
- Technically adept with the use and maintenance of PC or Unix platforms.
- Experience developing analysis tools using C/C and Python.
- 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
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