GNC Spacecraft​/Payload Control Systems Analyst

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 Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering;

guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments. Within this division, the Control Analysis Department (CAD) focuses on providing satellite attitude and payload pointing estimation and control system analysis for a wide variety ofspaceprograms/systems ranging from DoD and NRO to commercial. Applications may include small pathfinding Cube Sats with prototype payloads (weighing a few kilograms total), all the way up to the more exquisite GPS constellation upon which countless users rely every day.

In response to the rapidly evolving space environment of today, CAD leverages state-of-the-arttools, techniques, and knowledge to outpace the threat of tomorrow. As part of the Aerospace Corporation FFRDC, however, CAD is also better able to ensure such agile approaches are well-anchored in heritage proficiencies of space vehicle attitude control,dynamics,and estimation and payload pointing. From this fundamental foundation,this department engages in cutting-edge research and applies modern methods to emerging andrelatedtopicssuch as artificial intelligence, computer vision,androboticsto solvenew and increasingly challenging problems.

• Participate in design, simulation, analysis, and evaluation of spacecraft and payload control systems on a variety of National Security Space programs, civil programs, and commercial programs
• Perform tasks in support of concept development, trade studies, source selections, requirements analyses, risk assessments, design analyses, simulation development, prototyping, test planning and execution, operations support, and anomaly resolution
• Communicate technical results both orally and in writing, interacting directly with government customers, program management, and contractors
• Research, develop, and document new analysis tools and techniques
• Engage with subject matter experts in continuous learning to drive the state-of-the-art technical analysis
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed
• Training and mentorship will be provided

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must work well in a team environment
• Possess organizational, time management and project management skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations

Minimum Requirements for a Member of Technical Staff:
Master’s degree from an accredited college/university programin Aerospace Engineering,…