Space Enterprise Optimization Analyst

This is a full-time position based in Chantilly, VA, El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO. Offering an in-person work model that combines 4 or more regular onsite workdays per week and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.

• Independently and collaboratively conducting deep dives, trade studies, and assessments to define and address customer needs in the areas of space architecture design and optimization, trade space exploration, and portfolio analysis
• Leveraging in-house and commercial- and government-off-the-shelf engineering analysis tools to deliver technical insights through analytical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments in department focus areas
• Contributing to the development of analysis software tools and actively pursuing opportunities to enhance and improve existing simulation and analysis capabilities for a wide range of customers
• Developing and presenting timely and technically accurate presentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers
• Building and maintaining a strong base of customers and collaborators for the department through effective working relationships with cross‑organization partners, government customers, and contractor teammates

• B.S. degree in aerospace, astronautical, or mechanical engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field of science or engineering
• Advanced degree or 2 or more years of relevant and progressive professional or academic experience
• Experience with constellation design, orbital mechanics, or mathematics related to satellite access geometry
• Knowledge of Python, C, C++, MATLAB, or another programming language
• Significant history of making effective contributions to a wide range of technical analysis or development projects
• Ability to support multiple programs and/or activities, acting as a technical contributor across both individual and broader team efforts
• This position requires a Current or Active TS/SCI

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Sr. Member of the Technical Staff include: 4 or more years of relevant and progressive professional experience and/or a Ph.D. in a field of study mentioned above significant experience making effective contributions to a wide range of technical analysis or development projects ability to support multiple programs and/or activities, acting as a technical advisor to help define and address customer needs lead and mentor small teams in conducting routine analysis and development tasks as part of larger project efforts

• An advanced degree or extensive work experience in a field of study mentioned above
• Work history in one of these specific national security space or intelligence mission areas: geo-spatial intelligence, signals intelligence, space surveillance, space protection, ground systems, or communications infrastructure
• Background in one or more of the following areas: optimization techniques, genetic algorithms, space mission design, satellite constellation performance modeling, satellite orbit access analysis, simulation development, or payload/bus design
• Experience working independently on creating, executing, and debugging modeling and simulation tools

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $86,600.00 - $ Pay Basis:
Annual