STORM Modeling and Simulation Analyst

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 Pentagon and Multi-Domain Division provides the technical analyses needed to inform and underpin decisions made by senior leaders within the Department of Defense (DoD).  We address a broad range of Department of the Air Force issues to help shape current and future DoD missions, taking on challenging problems on behalf of our DoD customers in areas such as emerging technologies, operational analysis, architecture, policy and strategy, developmental planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction.

This is position is for a senior project engineer to support the Secretariat Office of the Director, Department of the Air Force (DAF) Studies and Analysis (SAF/SA) in support of their role to lead DAF studies, analyses, and assessments across air, space, and cyberspace and be the DAF focal point for modeling, simulation, and analysis for Congress, Joint Staff, industry, academia, and allies and partners. The individual will focus their support on SAF/SA’s effort to bring higher fidelity space information into DAF campaign analysis.

Work Model

This position is located at the Pentagon and will call for 5 days/week of on-site work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Selected candidate will be a part of the collective Government, Aerospace, and SETA team that comprises the Future Warfare Analysis Division (SAF/SAW) at the Pentagon and other distributed locations
• Be responsible for advancing space representation in the DAF-wide campaign modeling efforts
• Conduct Modeling and Simulation (M&S) utilizing the Synthetic Theater Ops Research Model (STORM) on Aerospace and Government networks as applicable, which is the standard across DOD for conducting campaign analysis simulations
• Lead Aerospace efforts to standup and expand TS/SCI STORM support where needed. This includes being the technical point of contact for Enterprise Information Services to ensure network resources are adequate and functional for SAF/SA support.
• Leverage Aerospace’s space expertise to assess how the model currently accounts for space capabilities and recommend improvements on how best to capture the space capabilities to relevantly account for space contributions to the joint warfighter
• Collaborate across the USSF to ensure best possible representation of space effects and cross-organizational consistency at the SAP level
• Support campaign scenario build outs and work with other members of the SAF/SA team to support all domain analysis in the STORM campaign mode
• The selected candidate must work optimally in an onsite environment with the customer and have the ability to work with senior Government leaders, contractors, other government agencies, the various Aerospace program offices, and the Aerospace Engineering and Technical Group (ETG) to address issues and provide the customer with the best available technical and programmatic analyses.

What You Need to Be Successful - Senior Project Engineer, Modeling & Simulation Engineering

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in engineering, mathematics, science, computer science, or other technical discipline
• 12 or more years of dynamically responsible professional engineering/scientific experience
• Experience with military campaign analysis and military utility analysis
• Possess outstanding interpersonal skills and must be adept at oral and written communication
• Proven track record to work effectively with senior government, military personnel, FFRDC, and SETA contractors
• This position requires a current TS/SCI, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have on or more of the following:

• Advanced degree in engineering, mathematics, science, computer science, or other technical discipline
• Possess a deep understanding of STORM and be able to run the model accordingly
• Experience with Joint Force Operating Scenarios
• Experience in briefing senior Government leaders (General officer and/or SES) and/or senior Aerospace leadership

Leadership 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:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

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
• A 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.