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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. What You'll Be Doing:- Lead growth and sustainment of the sub-division's ISR collection and space-to-ground communications modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities to support new and existing functional areas for a diverse DoD and IC customer base
- Act as an authoritative technical advisor on software application development for sub-division and division level leadership
- Lead and mentor all sub-division developers on effective engagement with customers, teamwork, analysis techniques, data analytics and visualization, and general best practices
- Independently develop and strengthen relationships with senior program office managers and customer senior leadership
- Lead development projects and provide technical advice for space and ground architecture modeling and simulation analysis capability development
- Independently build corporate development teams with the necessary skills, define project objectives and tasks, track performance, and execute to project completion
- Develop novel capabilities and enhance & sustain existing capabilities in support of architecture concept development, analysis-of-alternatives (AoA), source selection proposal assessment, trade studies, and future architecture performance projections
- Provide expert advice on the development of capabilities to analyze customer space architectures, including related ground systems and supporting technologies, in these specific national security space functional areas: geo-spatial intelligence, signals intelligence, space surveillance, space protection, or communications infrastructure supporting intelligence capabilities
- BS Degree in aerospace engineering, operations research or related field of science or engineering required
- Prior experience leading teams of software developers, coordinating complex technical tasks among experienced team members, and translating user needs into viable instructions for developers required
- Substantial demonstrated experience or background in three of the following areas: architecture performance analysis and modeling, optimization and/or decision support, communications systems analysis, electronics systems analysis, imagery systems analysis, software and/or simulation development required
- Direct experience building working relationships with customer senior leadership and extensive knowledge of customer business/mission portfolios
- Familiarity with orbital mechanics, dynamics, and mathematics related to space system analysis required
- Experience in the use and maintenance of PC or UNIX platforms, and associated software required
- Extensive knowledge and experience with object-oriented code development in C and Python, with software management environments (such as Git and Subversion), and with creation of software application user manuals and documentation
- Demonstrated history of personal accountability for seeing tasks through completion, adaptation to changing customer requirements, and ability to learn and self-correct
- Current SSBI required
- Graduate Degree in computer science/engineering, operations research, or related field of science or engineering
- Hands-on analysis experience with BLINE-Traffic tool-suite and related workflows, detailed knowledge of on-going development of BLINE-Traffic workflow script development, knowledge of on-going BLINE2 development efforts, and good coding skills
- Direct experience with and understanding of Aerospace customers and business
- Prior experience working in an engineering matrix that supports program office and customer senior leadership
- 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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