Hypersonic and Ballistic Missile Interceptor Analyst
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
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.The Strategic Deterrence and Defense
Division (SD3) leads the Aerospace team supporting the Missile
Defense Agency (MDA). As a Hypersonic and Ballistic Missile
Interceptor Analyst for MDA System Assessment and Integration, you
will play a critical role by leading independent analyses of the
Missile Defense System (MDS) and providing technical expertise for
the System Integrator. This role will offer technical analysis and
recommendations to customer collaborators on critically important
solutions.This position will be a hybrid work model with most of
the work week required to be onsite at Aerospace or customer
facilities in closed areas for classified work. This position is
located in Huntsville, AL.What You'll Be Doing
- Support the development of performance assessment/analysis
plans to assess various aspects of missile defense system weapons
in different environments to include Flight, Hardware-in-the-Loop
(HWIL), and Interceptor-Level Tests.
- Develop software tools and analyze data from HWIL, Flight Test
(FT), and Digital Simulations to identify capabilities and
limitations associated with interceptors and kill vehicles.
- Assess interceptor capabilities (booster and kill vehicle) for
hypersonic and ballistic missile defense, including the
Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI), future Next-Generation Interceptor
(NGI) and Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI), through analysis from
digital simulations as well as any known testing, hardware, and
software caveats/limitations.
- 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.
- Work with a combined team of government, other FFRDC/University
Affiliated Research Center (UARC), and System Engineering and
Technical Assistance (SETA) personnel.
- Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new
ones may be assigned as needed.This position is available as a
Member of Technical Staff or Sr. Member of Technical Staff.What You
Need to be SuccessfulMember of Technical StaffMinimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related
technical field
- 2 years of overall technical experience (Master's Degree can be
used in lieu of experience)
- Experience related to software development, testing,
verification & validation, analysis, or tool development.
- Proficiency in Matlab and/or Python programming and experience
working with SQL databases
- Experience in data visualization
- Some travel is required
- This position requires the ability to obtain a security
clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is
required to obtain a security clearanceSr. Member of Technical
StaffMinimum Requirements:
- 5 years of overall technical experience
- Same requirements as aboveHow You Can Stand Out It would be
impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, or related
technical field
- Knowledge and experience with at least one component of the
Missile Defense System (MDS), MDS Targets, or MDS Testing.
- Experience in technical fields related to Missile Defense
(sensors, target discrimination, fire control, launch vehicles,
kill vehicles, targets)
- Proven ability to work in a matrixed environment
- Ability to rapidly learn new software programs and languages
and apply new technologies and techniques
- Experience working with and analyzing Flight Hardware in the
Loop (HWIL) test data
- Experience in working with large data sets and/or developing
data pipelines
- Current and active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a
Top Secret clearanceWays 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 respectWe 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 ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also
review Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as
well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
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