Space Systems Modeling & Simulation 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 Aerospace Corporation is hiring Space Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineers for the Communication and Network Architectures Subdivision (CNAS) within the Mission Payloads Division (MPD). At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country’s space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains.

We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration. With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense (DoD), intelligence community (IC), and commercial clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions. Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD!

CNAS performs analysis, modeling and simulation, and laboratory activities to design and evaluate communication systems, digital signal processing algorithms and space and ground networks to transport those signals to meet the needs of our customers. As an engineer within CNAS, you will join an amazing team in solving challenging technical problems to ensure the success of our US Government military and national program customer needs and shape the future of space!

We are seeking engineers with strong motivation to embrace continuous learning regarding our satellite systems, technical solutions, and customer needs, while leveraging your existing technical strengths and interests. We want you to learn from your fellow engineers while also sharing your growing knowledge and expertise with others over time. Selected candidates will work onsite at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

Support space missions spanning DoD, IC, and commercial customers. You will often be working closely with military officers and government civilians, prime contractors, and Aerospace engineers from other technical disciplines. Participate in technical studies and analysis to develop implementable technical solutions to the Nation’s hardest space communications problems. Participate in research projects to develop the next generation of concepts, signals, architectures, and technologies related to space communications.

Communicate technical results and their customer impact, clearly in presentations and in written reports. Continually learn about our space systems and help push technological boundaries with your innovative ideas.

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

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Math, or STEM related discipline from an accredited university, pursuing or conferring within 12 months.
• 0-1 year of industry work experience
• Profi…