Network Modelling and Simulation Engineer - MTS/Sr MTS
The Aerospace CorporationAbout the role
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 the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country’s space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration. With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions. Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD!
We are looking to hire a Network Modeling and Simulation Engineer to provide support in the Network/Systems Department (NSD) to lead and perform trade studies, analyses, and simulations of space network architectures. Moreover, your role will provide critical insight and feedback to government customers to optimize the overall communications performance of current and future terrestrial, satellite, launch vehicle, and ground-based systems. Additionally, your deliveries will help inform acquisition decisions to enhance national security.
The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facility at El Segundo, CA
What You’ll Be Doing
• Participate in multi-disciplinary engineering teams in development and analysis of future network architectures and requirements
• Analyze and simulate complex network architectures and protocols
• Engage in systems architecture definition, development, analysis, modeling & simulation, and prototype development/validation
• Innovate through specialized technical studies and internal research and development (R&D) projects to develop the next generation of Space and Ground network concepts, architectures, and technologies
• Participate in development of data analysis and post-processing tools
• Support development and sustainment of core network simulation, emulation, and modeling capabilities
What You Need to be Successful – Member of Technical Staff
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in dat
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