Statistician​/Reliability 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 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 Systems Engineering Division (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 dynamic portfolio of programs and national challenges.

The Reliability and Statistics Department (RSD) within SED provides our customers with reliability modeling and statistical analysis expertise, with a special focus on assessing the capabilities and replenishment needs of satellite constellations. We are looking for a
** Statistician/Reliability Engineer**** (Member of Technical Staff or Senior Member of Technical Staff - Modeling & Simulation and Operations Systems Engineering.)
** As a member of RSD you will serve as a liaison to management and customer representatives and lead the production and delivery of work products by RSD and interdisciplinary teams.
** Work Model:
** This full-time position requires 100% onsite work in El Segundo CA or Chantilly VA.
** What You’ll Be Doing
*** Apply statistical techniques to derive insight and inform risk from a wide variety of data related to space systems
* Perform analysis on system availability and replenishment planning for satellite systems
* Develop, evaluate, and update reliability models associated with satellite systems and launch vehicle systems
* Provide technical advice to management, customers, and associate contractors
* Document technical efforts and brief internal and external customers
** What You Need to be Successful
*** Minimum Requirements for:
* ** Member of Technical Staff - Modeling & Simulation and Operations Systems Engineering
*** BS or equivalent degree in statistics, mathematics, engineering, or related field
* 2 years of experience
* Fluency in at least one programming and scripting language (R, Python, Matlab, C++, Java, etc.)
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with government customers, Aerospace program offices and contractors, and engineering staff across a broad range of disciplines
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Demonstrated personal initiative and ability to work independently, manage multiple simultaneous tasks, and be flexible to changes in tasking
* Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
* It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
* ** Member of Technical Staff - Modeling & Simulation and Operations Systems Engineering
*** BS or equivalent degree in statistics, mathematics, engineering, or related field
* Fluency in at least one programming and scripting language (R, Python, Matlab, C++, Java, etc.)
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with government customers, Aerospace program offices and contractors, and engineering staff across a broad range of disciplines
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Demonstrated personal initiative and ability to work independently, manage multiple simultaneous tasks, and be flexible to changes in tasking
** What You Need to be Successful
*** Minimum Requirements for:
* ** Senior Member of Technical Staff - Modeling & Simulation and…