Job Information
The Aerospace Corporation Space Object Risk Analyst in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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) drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.
As a member of the Space Object Risk Department, you will be providing technical capabilities to support our customers in advancing situational awareness and hazard assessment and mitigation to operate safely in space.
Work Model
This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA, Chantilly, VA, or Colorado Springs, CO offering a hybrid work model that combines a minimum of 3 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow
What You'll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
Contribute to multiple focus areas of the department, which include space traffic management, SDA data management, space object and debris environment assessment and projections, risk assessments of threats related to debris, re-entry, kinetic collisions, andelectromagnetic spectrum interferen
Have an opportunity to support real-time operations support includes launchand on-orbit collision risk assessments,launch RF and debris risk assessment, on-orbit breakup event evaluation, and deorbit/reentry analysis.
Independently conduct technical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments in teams with multi-disciplinary technical leaders, Aerospace Program Office personnel, and external customers to define and address customer needs.
Develop and present timely and technically accurate briefings and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers.
Travel occasionally (as necessary) to support customer efforts.
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for Member of Technical Staff:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, science, or related technical discipline from an accredited school
Over 2+years of professional postgraduate experience
Demonstrated responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, to include:
Self-management of multiple tasks, deadlines, and deliverables
Ability to take direction, work independently, and develop productive working relationships.
Aptitude with astrodynamics and related mathematics
Skills in mathematical formulation and derivation
Demonstrated skills in the development and use of computer software tools.
This position requires the 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.
What You Need to be Successful
Additional Minimum Requirements for Senior Member of Technical Staff:
Over 5+ years of professional postgraduate experience
Demonstrated progressively responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, to include.
Working knowledge of Aerospace customers and industry... For full info follow application link.
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed an differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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,
