Launch Systems Analyst

Launch Systems Analyst (Project Engineer– Flight Mechanics)

Location:

Full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

• Maintain currency with foreign missile and space launch system developments and collaborate with intelligence community counterparts to improve threat assessments and models
• Identify and resolve gaps in intelligence assessments and propose innovative solutions of hard problems
• Provide threat analysis to support missile warning and missile defense system development, test and operations; ensure threat model fidelity is sufficient for the intended application
• Identify and develop opportunities where the application of relevant intelligence can improve mission performance
• Lead intelligence studies, interface with customers, guide development and delivery of technical products
• Prepare and present technical briefings and reports and participate in defense and intelligence community technical interchanges

• An inherent interest in tackling and solving problems that matter
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physical Science or Math with a minimum of 5 years applicable experience
• 8 or more years of professional experience in the analysis and simulation of space or missile systems
• Experience in engineering disciplines such as propulsion, guidance and control, aerodynamics, signatures, trajectory reconstruction/design, or parameter estimation
• Windows-based computing/programming skills, MATLAB/Python
• Interpersonal and communication skills, particularly technical writing
• Willing to travel [occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically/internationally] approx. 2-3 weeks per year.
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

• Advanced degrees in Engineering, Physical Science, or Math
• Experience with commercial launch systems, missiles, space sensing, and/or rocket propulsion
• Prior experience and familiarity with military and intelligence community organizations
• Experience with classified data handling
• Existing clearance, issued by the U.S. Government

Compensation: $ - $ per year (Annual).

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

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

• 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

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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