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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. Job Summary 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.The Modeling and Simulation Computing Department (MSCD) consists of a team dedicated to ground-breaking software solutions and capabilities for government and commercial customer needs. We enable detailed and complex modeling, analysis, optimization, and visualization of satellite orbits, system architectures, and engineering trade-spaces to provide customer decision support for the future of space. What You'll Be Doing:- Independently provide deep technical expertise, innovation, and project coordination/leadership onefforts to grow and sustain the sub-division's modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities in teams with multi-disciplinary technical leaders across the company, AerospaceProgram Office personnel, and external customersto define and address customer needs
- Partner with sub-division analysis leads to advise key stakeholders and government customers by leading customer engagement efforts on a range of modeling and simulation workflows within the sub-division.
- Serve as main point of contactfor multiple programs and/or activities for major department-level technical efforts tokey Aerospace Program Offices and externalcustomers.
- Serve as a key mentor to junior technical staff in one or more department focus areas.
- Develop and present timely and technically accurate briefings and reports that clearly communicate software development progress and provide recommended design solutions to technical leads, management, and customers
- Manage the development and maintenance of one or more corporate M&S tools and associated workflows.
- Engage with software users and customers to refine capability requirements
- Conduct software architecture design and assist with the integration of new workflows to meet customer needs
- Travel as necessary to support customer efforts
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or other related disciplines from an accredited university
- Professional experience in software development, engineering, mathematics, or other related disciplines
- Proficiency in one or more of the department's core computer languages (e.g., Fortran, C, Python, Matlab, etc.)
- Professional experience in technical writing and technical presentation
- Demonstrated technical and team leadership
- The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
- Experience in designing modern software architectures for deployment on Windows and Linux platforms
- Graduate degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or other STEM-related discipline from an accredited university
- Professional experience with successfully developing new capabilities for analysis tools, workflows, or related efforts
- Professional experience in space-related modeling, simulation, and analysis
- Professional experience in advanced mathematical or physics topics
- Professional experience in modern software development, integration, and testing practices
- Experience interfacing with program office personnel and government customers
- Current TS/SCI security clearance
- Extensive experience in modern software architecture design for deployment on Windows and Linux platforms
- 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