Tracking Architecture Performance Engineer / Senior Tracking Architecture Performance Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation
Tracking Architecture Performance Engineer / Senior Tracking Architecture Performance Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation
Space systems research, design, and advisory
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.
The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The divisionleveragesa broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.
The Tracking Architecture Performance Department (TAPD)inthe Integrated Performance Subdivision (IPS) conducts, directsand integratesmodel-based analyses, empoweringteamsand staff to deliver differentiated and context-informed insights. Thedepartment iscomprisedof15 engineers responsible formodeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of missile defense and space domain awarenessarchitectures, andserves as a center of excellence for the development and assessment of tracking methods that fuse data from diverse sources. As anEngineering SpecialistorSenior Engineering Specialistin the Tracking Architecture Performance Department, you willcollaborate with the departmentstaff and other engineering departments toensure mission success.
Work Model
This full-time position requires 100% onsite work in El Segundo CA, or Chantilly, VA.
WhatYou’llBe Doing
Independently leadtool development designed formodeling and analysisstudiesof sensors, sensing systems and their broader system-of-systems architectures. Sensors include but not limited to radar, EO/IR, Lidar
Collaborate with other team-members to performtool development and supportsystems engineering studies to assesstradeoffs to balancesystemperformanceandoptimizations.
Designmodeling/simulation andanalysisstrategiesthatleverageframework of modeling,simulationand analysistools.
Develop novel performance metrics and analyze the performance of sensors such as electro-optical (EO), radar and passive radio frequency sensor concepts, architectures, and algorithms.
Develop and implementalgorithmsfor applications includingtracking, data-fusion and novel approaches to improve performance forradar, lidar, and/or relatedsensors and sensor architectures.
Leadprojects to improveexisting modeling and simulation toolson an ongoing basis.
Developnovel simulation approaches,computertoolsand simulations to support analyses of interdisciplinary support teams.
Expert level programming skills in languages such as C, C++, Python, FORTRAN
Familiarity with tools such as Bitbucket, GitHub, JIRA, Confluence
What You Need to be Successful
MinimumRequirementsfor the Engineering Specialist-Modeling & Simulation and Signal & Image Process Engineering:
Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related discipline.
A minimum of6years ofapplicable professional experienceleadingtechnicalteamsandcoordinating complexmodelingandanalysistasks.
Demonstrated strengthand experiencein modeling, simulation, and analysis of space systems.
This position requires the ability to obtain andmaintaina security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance.
Willingness to occasionally travel and/or work off-business hours to support customer needs,approximately5-10% (asrequired).
In addition to the above, theminimumrequirementsfor the Senior Engineering Specialist -Modeling & Simulation and Signal & Image Process Engineeringinclude:
A minimum of 10 years of applicable professional experience leading technical teams and coordinating complex modeling and analysis tasks.
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Master’s or PhD degree in related STEM discipline.
Current, activeSecret,TS/SCIor SAP clearance.
Leadership experience in a customer-facing organization.
Knowledge of government space mission architectures and mission-effects chains involving multi-target tracking architectures.
Demonstrated strength in architecture and sensor-level simulations and evaluation, mission performance assessments with emphasis in multi-target tracking, detection, and estimation.
Experience collaborating in major MS&A initiatives across other FFRDCs, government entities, UARCs, SETAs and/or industry.
Financial and business acumen through program / business unit leadership.
The ability to communicate effectively with management, program offices, customers, contractors, and colleagues is essential.
Experienceleadingtechnical teams,and mentoring junior staff
Experience inidentifying, prioritizing, and resolving technical issues.
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$144,500.00 - $264,600.00Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
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
We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
Space systems research, design, and advisory
The Aerospace Corporation helps national security space programs through technical and scientific research, development, and advisory services. It provides engineering and acquisition management support to the Air Force, other Defense Department agencies, and civilian agencies. Its work covers launch system design and analysis, engineering, development, implications, and application, helping programs go from concept to tested systems. The company differentiates itself by focusing specifically on government space programs, offering independent technical expertise and mission-focused advisory services with a long history dating back to 1960, rather than competing primarily as a commercial contractor. Its goal is to enable reliable and secure space capabilities for national security by informing and guiding government programs from research through deployment.
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