Enterprise Kill Chain M&S Engineer

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 deliver innovative solutions spanning satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil, and commercial customers. The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise, leveraging a broad array of engineering disciplines. The Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department (CMED) leads integration and application of modeling and simulation capabilities to support end-to-end effects chain analysis and space-enabled campaign modeling.

About the role

As a member of CMED, you will provide technical capabilities to support modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of space, air, and ground-based systems of systems. Focus areas include agent-based modeling, red vs blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, kill-chain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and command and control (C2) evaluation. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position located in El Segundo, CA, Colorado Springs, CO, or Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with cross-mission focused program offices and customers to translate program needs into modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks.
• Represent the Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department as a technical authority in your area(s) of expertise.
• Independently lead and contribute to technical analysis projects to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent team deliveries.
• Exercise expertise in understanding, modeling, and analyzing enterprise-level integrated missions.
• Develop and present briefings and reports for program offices and customers.
• Mentor junior staff members on technical and professional development subjects.
• Travel occasionally as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, or software), computer science, physics, operations research, or closely related technical field from an accredited school.
• 8+ years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments.
• Technical understanding of space operations, red vs blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, kill-chain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and/or command and control (C2).
• Advanced experience with Python and C++.
• Demonstrated high level of creativity, initiative, and self-motivation.
• Ability to work on dynamic assignments and adapt to changing customer expectations.
• Collaboration skills for integrating across organizational boundaries and with multiple customers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (U.S. citizenship required for Top Secret/SCI Clearance).

Qualifications

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• An advanced degree in applicable STEM areas or other relevant disciplines.
• Proficiency with the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM).
• Demonstrated strength in sensor- and architecture-level simulations and mission performance assessments.
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community, U.S. Department of Defense, and Department of the Air Force business practices and programs.
• Current Top Secret/SCI Clearance with polygraph, and special programs access.

Pay

The grade-based pay range for this job is $129,000.00 - $193,500.00 annually.

Benefits

• 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; immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional growth and development programs.
• Education assistance programs.

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee can demonstrate leadership. We look for individuals who:

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