Enterprise Kill Chain M&S Staff Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation

Staff Analyst for The Aerospace Corporation providing technical capabilities in modeling and simulation engineering. Collaborate with teams to analyze space and ground-based systems performance.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeChantilly • California, Colorado, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $86,600 - $129,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Use and contribute to the development of in-house and commercial/government-off-the-shelf engineering analysis tools
Contribute to technical analysis projects
Develop and deliver timely and technically accurate presentations and reports
Travel occasionally as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, operations research, or closely related technical field from an accredited school
One or more years of professional engineering experience; May be satisfied by an MS degree
Experience with Python and/or C++
Proficiency with the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM)
Technical understanding of space operations, red vs blue simulations, military utility, threat phenomenologies, kill chain effectiveness, communications infrastructure, and/or command and control (C2)
Ability to work on dynamic work assignments
Excellent interpersonal skills with effective oral and written communication skills
Current Top Secret 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

PythonC++AFSIMengineering analysistechnical analysispresentation developmentreport writing

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsoral communicationwritten communicationability to work on dynamic assignments

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeTop Secret clearance