The Performance Modeling and Analysis Department (PMAD) focuses on the modeling, analysis, and optimization of orbits, satellite access, and system performance at all levels for space architectures. We develop sensor models and system visualizations; perform system and architecture performance assessments; and perform orbital coverage, geolocation, and communications analyses. We develop and maintain special-purpose software to support our analyses.   PMAD software developers apply object-oriented and parallel processing techniques to our software to leverage the corporation s high-performance computing resources. We are looking for a Decision Support Analyst to:

• Perform system optimization and assess overall performance through use of in-house or custom-developed analysis tools.
• Compare the performance of architecture variants and conduct trade studies.
• Mentor and work with junior analysts as part of larger study teams.
• Apply broad and/or deep experience with customer space systems and technologies in one or more specific functional areas depending on background.
• Provide expert advice within a specific technology or functional area.
• Provide support in growing modeling and analysis capabilities in new support areas.
• Interact independently with program office and customer organizations.
• Creatively and effectively apply computer analysis to problems as needed. This position is in Chantilly, Virginia.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate degree in aerospace engineering, operations research, or related field of science, engineering, or mathematics
• Ideally 8 years of aerospace engineering experience
• Familiarity with orbital mechanics, dynamics, and mathematics related to space system analysis required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Dependability and good interpersonal skills.
• This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred

• Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, operations research, or related field of science, engineering, or mathematics.
• Substantial experience or background in one of the following areas: architecture performance analysis and modeling; optimization and/or decision support; operations research; communications systems analysis; electronics systems analysis, imagery systems analysis, software and/or simulation development.
• Experience in the use and maintenance of PC or UNIX platforms, and associated software.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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  ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and  the supplement, as well as the  Pay Transparency Policy Statement.