Senior Communications Engineer, Modeling and Simulation

🕒 May 5

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The Aerospace Corporation

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1960

🚀 Aerospace

🏛️ Government

🔒 Cybersecurity

Aerospace • Government • Cybersecurity

The Aerospace Corporation is an independent, nonprofit corporation operating the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) for the space enterprise. It delivers objective technical analyses and assessments for a variety of government, civil, and commercial customers. The organization focuses on delivering solutions for space, connecting the space enterprise, and shaping the future of space. Aerospace is involved in advancing space cybersecurity, developing space safety technologies, and supporting government initiatives like NOAA and NASA’s environmental satellite programs. It also pioneers in accelerating innovation to meet national needs, supporting the resiliency of satellite systems, and removing orbital debris.

📋 Description

• Lead analysis teams whose recommendations directly shape acquisition and development decisions for the nation’s space-based and terrestrial communication systems • Serve as a go-to technical authority in communication and ground architecture performance, network modeling, scheduling and mission management • Perform end-to-end performance evaluations and analysis-of-alternatives using internally developed analysis capabilities • Drive the development of staff through training, mentoring, and coaching across a national organization • Own the coordination of complex technical tasks across multiple customers • Translate complex analysis into clear briefings for technical leads, senior leadership, and government customers • Drive innovation in corporate M&S capabilities supporting the analysis of communication and ground systems

🎯 Requirements

• B.S degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, computer science, or other engineering with a strong communications background • Typically, 6 or more years of industry experience • Professional experience in communication and ground infrastructures, signals intelligence, geo-spatial intelligence, space surveillance, navigation systems or space protection • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Experience with one or more software languages that may include Python, C++, or MATLAB • Typically, 10 or more years of industry experience for Senior Engineering Specialist • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Significant professional experience in communication and ground infrastructures, signals intelligence, geo-spatial intelligence, space surveillance, navigation systems or space protection • Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively with customers, Aerospace program offices, and contractors

🏖️ 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; 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