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.

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.

As part of SEDODa Space Enterprise Optimization Leader (Project Leader - Modeling & Simulation Engineering) will design and execute studies or development efforts for a portfolio of high-impact projects across the department and division. They will lead teams of analysts in support of these goals, providing guidance, structure, and advice as needed while also cultivating technical and leadership skills in the team. Additionally, they will leverage and grow their own domain knowledge by performing space and ground design, optimization, and analysis in support of architecture concept trade studies, requirements verification, analyses-of-alternatives, and performance modeling.

Work Model: This position is 100% onsite at one of the three major Aerospace Corporation locations: Chantilly, VA; El Segundo, CA; or Colorado Springs, CO. This position also offers a Hybrid work model with up to one day per week of remote work as business needs allow.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading teams of skilled analysts to conduct technical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments to satisfy project objectives and tasks

Independently and collaboratively providing subject matter expertise to program offices and government customers in the areas of space architecture design and optimization, trade space exploration, and portfolio analysis

Planning and executingstudies, providing technical insights to customers, and supporting recommendations for customer research, development, and acquisition decisions

Helping to sustain, develop, grow, and deploy simulation and analysis capabilities to support new functional areas for a diverse and expanding customer base

Supporting workforce development by assisting management with long-range planning, business development, resource acquisition, recruiting, training, and mentorship

What You Need to be SuccessfulSpace Enterprise Optimization Leader Project Leader - Modeling & Simulation Engineering

Minimum Requirements:

B.S. degree in aerospace, astronautical, or mechanical engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field of science or engineering

Significant history of consistent contribution to multiple substantial technical analytical or development projects through their successful fruition

History of leading teams delivering substantial technical analyses or development efforts in support of customer-driven projects

Background in one or more of the following: optimization techniques, orbital mechanics, satellite constellation pe formance modeling, or satellite orbit access analysis

Knowledge of Python, C, C++, Matlab, or another programming language

6 or more years of relevant experience

Willingness to submit to a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph for SCI... For full info follow application link.

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