Space Enterprise Optimization Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation

Space Enterprise Optimization Analyst at Aerospace Corporation employing simulation tools and optimization techniques for national space architecture. Analyzing customer needs and collaborating across projects to enhance overall performance.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeCalifornia, Colorado, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $86,600 - $150,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently and collaboratively conducting deep dives, trade studies, and assessments to define and address customer needs in the areas of space architecture design and optimization, trade space exploration, and space vehicle design
Leveraging in-house and commercial- and government-off-the-shelf engineering analysis tools to deliver technical insights through analytical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments in department focus areas
Contributing to the development of analysis software tools and actively pursuing opportunities to enhance and improve existing simulation and analysis capabilities for a wide range of customers
Developing and presenting timely and technically accurate presentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers
Building and maintaining a strong base of customers and collaborators for the department through effective working relationships with cross-organization partners, government customers, and contractor teammates

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree in aerospace, astronautical, or mechanical engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field of science or engineering
Advanced degree or 2 or more years of relevant and progressive professional or academic experience
Experience with constellation design, orbital mechanics, or mathematics related to satellite access geometry
Knowledge of Python, C, C++, MATLAB, or another programming language
Ability to support multiple programs and/or activities, acting as a technical contributor across both individual and broader team efforts
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with CI polygraph, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
4 or more years of relevant and progressive professional experience and/or a Ph.D. in a field of study mentioned above
Significant experience making effective contributions to a wide range of technical analysis or development projects
Ability to support multiple programs and/or activities, acting as a technical advisor to help define and address customer needs
Ability to lead and mentor small teams in conducting routine analysis and development tasks as part of larger project efforts

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

PythonCC++MATLABaerospace engineeringastronautical engineeringmechanical engineeringorbital mechanicsconstellation designmathematics

Soft Skills

technical contributoreffective communicationrelationship buildingmentoringcollaborationproblem solvinganalytical thinkingpresentation skillscustomer focusteam leadership

Certifications

Top Secret/SCI security clearance