Space Requirements and Operations Analysis Lead

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.

Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial Intelligence,  process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our IC, DoD, and civilian customers.

Focusing on the applications of these technologies, the Command, Control, and Communications (C3) Engineering & Operations Department (CEOD) staff provide operationally-focused engineering solutions for space enterprise C3 systems, missions, and processes in support of these We provide operational C2 expertise for future systems; influence future electronic warfare, space data transport (SDT), command and control (C2), and missile warning investments; deliver systems engineering support for missions and C2 system development; lead system and software test planning and execution campaigns; support ground system and architecture improvement efforts; and, provide technical and operational experience with fielded space systems and real missions. Do you want to have a positive impact on the present and future space enterprise? Join us as a trusted advisor to our government partners on operational space requirements and help lead cutting edge MS&A informed trade space analysis as part of the C3 Engineering and Operations Department team at The Aerospace Corporation!

Work Model

This is a full-time position based in Colorado Springs, CO, which requires 100% onsite work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing C2 planning and course of action (COA) development expertise in accordance with current Joint Warfighting Concept, Adaptive Planning and Joint Targeting processes
• Translating user needs into formal requirements for space capabilities to accomplish Combatant Command Operational Plans
• Working closely with SSC, SpOC, and STARCOM peers to refine operational CONOPS of space capabilities and relate them to substantiated performance measures
• Leading cross-functional teams focused on emerging space needs/capabilities such as “sustained space maneuver”
• Facilitating connectivity between Aerospace Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) “technical backplane” and SpOC, STARCOM, and space enterprise operations centers to communicate needs and results from both operational and technical perspectives
• Serving as a C2 subject matter expert on multi-disciplinary teams
• Working closely and effectively with internal and external partners in integrated product teams that include government, industry, FFRDC members, and collaboration across Aerospace
• Communicating effectively with customers and management through timely reporting of technical issues, analysis reports, and recommendations

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Engineering Specialist

• Bachelors degree in STEM, applicable in engineering, mathematics, operations research, research methods, or technical science.
• 8 years of relevant career experience to include background as a space operator or analyst.
• Functional awareness/working knowledge of USSF warfighting capabilities, requirements, and operations.
• Experience working on concepts associated with sustained space maneuver (SSM), space mobility & logistics (SM&L), point to point (P2P)/rocket cargo, and associated dynamic space operations (DSO) capabilities.
• Experience with developing or managing joint requirements and related systems engineering processes.
• Experience with space systems in a joint warfighting environment. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Active Top Secret security clearance; eligible for SCI and SAP/SAR.
• Willing to travel approximately 20%.