Performance Engineer, Tracking Architecture

The Aerospace Corporation

Engineering role analyzing and developing algorithms for national security space systems at The Aerospace Corporation. Focus on performance assessment and modeling for space surveillance systems.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $95,200 - $142,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform modeling and analysis of MW/MT/MD sensors and systems and their broader system-of-systems architectures
Conduct a range of analysis using a framework of modeling, simulation and analysis capabilities including in-house, custom and commercially available/government provided modeling tools
Analyze the performance of sensors such as electro-optical (EO), radar and passive radio frequency sensor concepts, architectures, and algorithms
Develop and implement radar, lidar, and/or related tracking algorithms and help improve existing modeling and simulation tools
Develop computer tools and simulations to support analyses of interdisciplinary support teams and performing general and specific systems engineering trades assessments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field is required
A minimum of 2 years of applicable educational or professional experience with space systems or algorithms
Experience programming in MatLab, C, C++, Java, Python or FORTRAN
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

modelinganalysissimulationtracking algorithmsprogrammingMatLabCC++JavaPython

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in STEMsecurity clearance