Satellite Systems Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation

Satellite Systems Analyst providing analysis-based decision support on space architectures and technologies for national security missions. Collaborate across teams to inform critical U.S.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsively assess the potential impact of current worldwide space and counterspace activities on U.S. national security space operations
Utilize intelligence sources to perform engineering analysis to identify and mitigate space-based threats and threat enablers
Conduct detailed technical analyses of current and future space systems
Develop algorithms to study and/or fuse different sets of information and utilize data analytics to implement advanced processing and analysis techniques
Identify new areas of concern in Space Domain Awareness and proactively develop recommendations for further global data collection and research
Identify short- and long-term technical challenges for various customers, including the USAF/USSF, the Intelligence Community, and other government customers
Prepare technical reports, briefings, and other deliverable materials
Critically review reports, briefings, and other materials produced by team members
Support and develop customer relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or Data Analytics is required
A minimum of (6) years of relevant professional or educational experience is required
Familiarity with space systems engineering, satellites, and operations/space craft systems or data analytics background in a space environment
Strong desire to do deep technical analysis
Be a proactive, fast learner with the willingness and ability to work in a dynamic high visibility environment with routine engagement with executive levels of government and decision makers.
Highly motivated self-starter capable of both independent analysis and collaborating with teams
Strong interest and enthusiasm for understanding global space activities and operations
Mission focused and willing to make a difference
Ability to analyze technical data, produce novel insights and conclusions, and effectively communicate results
Superior written and oral communication skills; the ability to work well with other analysts and communicate to senior military and civilian customers
Flexibility to learn new tools/capabilities as needed
Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site domestically.
International travel to conferences or meetings is possible (as required)
This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Willingness to take a CI Polygraph
A minimum of (10) or more years relevant technical experience is required for the Senior Project Engineer, Signal Image Process Engineering include:
Proven experience space systems engineering, satellites, and operations/spacecraft systems or data analytics background in a space environment
Able to guide and mentor other analysts and develop more effective data processing techniques
Collaborate with government customers and identify new projects of interest
Effectively prioritize efforts based on a combination of factors (e.g. impact, relevance, findings, etc.)
Confidently communicate insights and findings and their significance to senior leadership

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

data analyticsengineering analysisalgorithm developmenttechnical analysisdata processing techniquesspace systems engineeringsatellitesoperationsspacecraft systemstechnical data analysis

Soft Skills

proactivefast learnerindependent analysiscollaborationstrong communication skillsflexibilitymission focusedhighly motivatedability to prioritizementoring

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in STEMactive TS/SCI clearanceCI Polygraph