Kill Vehicle 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.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, developmental planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including, the United States Space Force, the Department of the Air Force, the Missile Defense Agency, U.S. Space Command, U.S. Strategic Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.
Aerospace's Missile Defense Support team is seeking a highly motivated Kill Vehicle Analyst to join their team! This team develops various software applications, modeling, and simulation (M & S) capabilities and performs assessments to support Missile Defense Agency.
This is a hybrid position that can be located in El Segundo, California or Huntsville, AL. This will call for 2-3 days of in-office work per week.
What You'll Be Doing

• Support the primary customer of the Missile Defense Agency, Ground-based Midcourse Defense Program (GMD).
• The Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) element provides Combatant Commanders the capability to engage and destroy intermediate- and long-range ballistic missile threats in space to protect the United States.

• Contribute to Missile Defense System performance assessments in simulation followed by missile flight test environments. The government will rely on your technical assessments to inform critical decisions.

• Evaluate algorithm performance enhancements through modeling, simulation, and analysis. Coordinate and lead bicoastal analysis team to ensure tasks are tracked and proceeding according to plans.

What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited program in aerospace or electrical engineering, or physics
• 4 years of experience in missile system performance assessments
• At least 6 years of engineering experience
• Experience with Missile Defense System Simulations
• Strong proficiency with scripting languages such as MATLAB and Python. Strong proficiency in C and C++.and have the ability to identify gaps in logic. Working knowledge of Linux.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Algorithm evaluation
  • Missile System Performance
  • Experience with the fusion of RF and EO/IR data
• Willing to travel domestically approx. 25%
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• 8+ years of experience in Missile Defense assessments
• Task lead experience and demonstrated ability to successfully lead geographically dispersed teams
• Demonstrated ability to conduct fact-finding and analysis, problem resolution using all available resources and tools, including but not limited to MATLAB and Python
• Ability to identify trends and make recommendations to improve processes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Mid - Max)
$103,285 - $168,019 - $232,752
Pay Basis: Annual
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• 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

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
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 and 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, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.