OPIR Mission Processing Systems Analyst

What You’ll Be Doing

Collaborate with the Aerospace OPIR Operations and Sustainment Team Lead Analyst to assess and evaluate Missile Warning and Battlespace Awareness mission processing performance.

Collaborate with distributed software development teams to design and develop Python‑based analysis tools for Missile Warning and Battlespace Awareness.

Integrate OPIR sensor data with ground processing systems and deploy Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning models to improve mission performance and analytical capabilities.

Build automated analysis tools and scripts to support OPIR mission processing and performance assessment activities.

Contribute to OPIR mission processing development activities of future ground system capability evolutions, including cooperative Missile Warning and Battlespace Awareness performance analysis with contractors and oversight of test and verification activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 8 or more years of relevant experience that includes systems analysis with analysis tool development, ideally including evaluation of missile warning performance.
• Demonstrated coding experience with Python and associated data science, engineering, or scientific related Python libraries.
• Experience establishing and maintaining trusted relationships with government customers, prime and support contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Current Secret clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SCI which is issued by the U.S. government.
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance.

• 12 or more years of relevant experience that includes systems analysis with analysis tool development, ideally including evaluation of missile warning performance.
• Demonstrated coding experience with Python and associated data science, engineering, or scientific related Python libraries.
• Experience establishing and maintaining trusted relationships with government customers, prime and support contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capability to balance multiple program priorities while serving as a technical subject matter expert and liaison.
• Current Secret clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SCI which is issued by the U.S. government.
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance.

• Demonstrated coding experience with two or more of the following programming languages:
  Python, C/C++, Visual Basic.
• Experience with coding tools to read, write, and utilize Google Protocol buffers.
• Experience with scripting tools such as PERL and Unix/Linux environments.
• Familiarity with Systems Tool Kit (STK) including automation of STK tasks with Python.
• Knowledge of missile warning mission, OPIR sensors, data, and mission data processing.
• Knowledge of AI/ML algorithms for classification.
• Current Top Secret/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. Government.
• Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field.

• Competitive compensation package with a salary range of $ – $ per year based on experience and qualifications.
• Health care and wellness plans.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 12% of eligible compensation.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional growth and development programs.
• Education assistance programs.

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, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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