Modeling & Simulation Project/Senior Project Leader

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 Description

The 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

The Systems Performance, Estimation and Algorithms Department (SPEAD) performs algorithm development and evaluation as well as modeling, simulation, and analysis for enterprise through system level national security space customers emphasizing Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) sensors, missile warning/missile tracking (MW/MT), resiliency threat assessments, space domain awareness (SDA) and space security. The selected candidate will provide project leadership in threat characterization and radar modeling and simulation.

• Co-lead studies to characterize and project threat systems based on a combination of validated intelligence, engineering judgment and concurrent design methodologies. The candidate must also be able to lead and mentor early career staff and be a true force multiplier.

• Lead the technical development of the Advanced Sensor Performance Evaluation & Concept Toolkit (ASPECT) and related radar and active sensor modeling efforts. The candidate will manage ASPECT analytical staff.

• Facilitate the deployment or implementation of existing Aerospace tools and frameworks with government customers across the space enterprise; understand customer problems and issues and turn them into tasks that can be supported by Aerospace capabilities at large, including cross ETG and external company teaming.

• Ensure SPEAD expertise grows related to modern techniques and unconventional methods for algorithm design and problem-solving.

This position is available as Project Leader (L2) / Sr. Project Leader (L3)

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Project Leader:

• Masters degree in engineering, science, or appropriate technical discipline from an accredited university

• 8 years of applicable engineering experience

• Superior project management and team leadership skills and experience.

• Experience in systems engineering analysis of radars and space surveillance systems including any or all of the following: system-of-systems architectures, system and sensor level evaluation and simulation, mission performance assessment with emphasis on single and multi-target tracking, detection and estimation, sensor tasking and scheduling, system error analysis, and system integration

• Participated in or led development of computer tools and simulations to support analyses of interdisciplinary support teams and performing general and specific systems engineering trades assessments

• Background in statistics, estimation, controls, signal processing or a related field with experience developing and implementing radar tracking algorithms

• Proficient in at least one of the following programming languages; FORTRAN, C++, Matlab, Python, Java, or C.

• Ability to apply broad systems-level thinking and to quickly understand and absorb a wide array of capabilities and tools

• Exceptional interpersonal communication and briefing skills along with the ability to work independently and interact effectively