Tracking Architecture Engineer
Listed on 2026-03-05
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
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 Enterprise Effects Division (EED) is at the forefront of integrating Aerospace's strategic capabilities with the broader national space enterprise. By leveraging a broad range of engineering disciplines, EED supports a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges-from the initial stages of concept and architecture design to performance assessments and the application of space and space-enabled technologies.
The Tracking Architecture Performance Department (TAPD) inthe Integrated Performance Subdivision (IPS) conducts, direct sand integrates model-based analyses, empoweringteamsand staff to deliver differentiated and context-informed insights. The department iscomprisedof
15 engineers responsible for modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of missile defense and space domain awareness architectures, andserves as a center of excellence for the development and assessment of tracking methods that fuse data from diverse sources.
As a
Senior Member of Technical Staff
or
Engineering Specialist
in the Tracking Architecture Performance Department, you will collaborate with the department staff and other engineering departments toensure mission success.
Work Model
This full-time position requires 100% onsite work in El Segundo CA.
What You'llBe Doing
Independently lead modeling and analysisstudiesof MW/MT/MD sensing systems,broader system-of-systems architectures with focus on target tracking performance. Sensors include but not limited to radar, EO/IR, Lidar
Collaborate with other team-members to perform systems engineering studies to assesstradeoffs to balancesystemperformanceandoptimizations.
Design modeling/simulation andanalysisstrategiesthatleverageframework of modeling,simulation and analysis tools. Simulation tools including in-house,customand commercially available/government provided modeling software.
Develop novel performance metrics and analyze the performance of sensors such as electro-optical (EO), radar and passive radio frequency sensor concepts, architectures, and algorithms.
Develop and implement tracking algorithms, data-fusionalgorithmsand novel approaches to improve performance forradar, lidar, and/or related sensors and sensor architectures.
Lead projects to improve existing modeling and simulation toolson an ongoing basis.
Develop novel simulation approaches,computertoolsand simulations to support analyses of interdisciplinary support teams.
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for the Senior Member of Technical Staff-Modeling & Simulation and Signal & Image Process Engineering:
Bachelor's degree in STEM or related discipline.
A minimum of4+years of applicable professional experienceleadingtechnicalteamsandcoordinating complexmodelingandanalysistasks.
Demonstrated strength and experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis of space systems.
Willingness to occasionally travel and/or work off-business hours to support customer needs,approximately5-10% (as required).
This position requires a current and active TS/SCI clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance
In addition to the above, theminimumrequirementsfor the Engineering Specialist
-Modeling & Simulation and Signal & Image Process Engineering include:
A minimum of6+years of applicable professional experience leading technical teams and coordinating complex modeling and analysis tasks.
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Master's or PhD degree in related STEM discipline.
Expert level programming skills in languages such as C, C++, Python, FORTRAN
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