Senior Space Enterprise Multi-Objective Optimization Leader

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 wide-ranging 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.

The Space Enterprise Design and Optimization Department (SEDOD) is in EED's Enterprise Design Subdivision (EDS). We bring to bear expertise in a wide variety of fields to tackle tough problems and explore novel ideas, focusing on the performance modeling, analysis, and optimization of orbits, mission architectures, and acquisition portfolios to inform the future of the national space enterprise .

We are seeking a Senior Project Leader in Modeling & Simulation Engineering to lead, design, and execute studies for a portfolio of high-impact projects across the department and division. This role will serve as the strategic leader for SEDOD's constellation and architecture design & optimization line of business, focusing on the missile warning, tracking, and defense mission area. The successful candidate will coordinate and integrate technical efforts across multiple high-priority customers , including USSF, SDA, MDA, SWAC , and others, delivering products in support of architecture concept trade studies, requirements verification, and analyses-of-alternatives . They will lead teams of analysts to meet the pressing needs of our customers , providing guidance, structure, and advice , while also driving cross-functional collaboration across the division to deliver comprehensive and high-impact technical products .

Work Model

This is a full-timeposition based in Huntsville, AL or Chantilly, VA , offering an in-personwork model that combines4 or moreregular onsiteworkdaysper weekand remote flexibility as business needs allow.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as an integration leader and spokesperson for the department , coordinating across multiple Aerospace program offices to connect customer requirements with Aerospace capabilities , identify opportunities for new partnerships , and bring in projects for the organization

• Advise key stakeholders and government customers by leading teams to perform a range of space mission design modeling, simulation, and analysis , with an emphasis on multi-objective tradespace optimization and constellation design

• Establish high-performing teams with multi-disciplinary technical leaders, Aerospace Program Office personnel and external customers including defense and civil agencies, such as the U.S. Space Force, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and others

• Develop and present timely and technically accurate briefings and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions, supporting critical decisions in collaboration with technical leads, management, and customers

• Serve as a senior mentor to new and junior staff, guiding routine analysis and development tasks as part of larger project efforts, and promoting a collaborative environment for professional growth

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements :

• B.S. degree in aerospace, astronautical, or mechanical engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field of science or engineering

• 10 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience

• Substantial e xperience with modeling and simulation tools in support of M issile warning, T racking, and D efense (M WT D) architecture assessment, analysis of alternatives, constellation design and optimization , or space warfighting

• Expertise in Intelligence Community or US Department of Defense (DoD) business practices or space mission portfolios

• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams engaged in efforts involving space-related modeling and simulation, constellation coverage and access modeling , communication/ground architectures, astrodynamics or space mission design

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to change, and to help customers manage ambiguity

• Willing ness to support occasional domestic travel

• This position requires a current and active security clearance and polygraph ( TS/SCI ), 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:

• A graduate degree in one of the fields of study mentioned above

• Proven track record of leading multi-phase, multi-disciplinary projects as an integration leader, coordinating diverse technical teams across program/project lines and serving as primary spokesperson to senior management and customer leadership

• Demonstrated success in bringing in new tasks and projects from internal and external sources, including participation in new business development and technical planning efforts that expand organizational capabilities

• Established reputation as a senior mentor who provides technical guidance, orientation, and development insight to team members at various career stages, with a track record of developing high-performing technical staf f

• Wide recognition both internally and externally by peers, management, program offices, government customers, and contractors as a senior technical authority in constellation design, architecture optimization, or space mission analysis

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 - Max)
$155,900.00 - $233,900.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

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 various 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 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. 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 peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .