IC 2027 Navigation & Positioning Architect Systems Engineer

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. Internship conversion position for the  Surveillance & Navigation Architecture Performance Department . Job Summary: The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities. The Surveillance and Navigation Architecture Performance Department (SNAPD) in the Integrated Performance Subdivision aspires to be the premier force advising the evolution of national security and civil space enterprises, leveraging our modeling and simulation (M&S) expertise to evaluate end-to-end architecture performance. Within SNAPD, the Navigation and Positioning Architectures Section (NPAS) develops and maintains technical capabilities in modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) to perform requirements verification, analyses-of-alternatives (AoA), and performance evaluation for navigation and positioning systems. We are looking for curious and innovative teammates to help us address our customers’ hardest problems! Work Model: The selected candidate will be required to work a minimum of 4 days on-site at our facility in Chantilly, Virginia.  What You’ll Be Doing Independently apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to support recommendations for research, development, and acquisition decisions of legacy and emerging positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) solutions Perform architecture evaluation modeling overall performance using in-house or custom-developed analysis tools. Work with senior staff, management, and a team to plan and conduct deep dives, trade studies, and assessments, translating customer needs into project objectives and providing technical evaluations. Develop and present timely and technically accurate presentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers. Aid in sustainment, development, and growth of the organization’s analysis and simulation capabilities to support functional areas for our customer base. Carry out analysis driving recommendations for research, development, and acquisition decisions for legacy and emerging navigation and positioning systems Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed  Training and mentorship will be provided  What   Corporate   Skills   You ’ ll Bring   Strong written and oral communication skills  Must work well in a team environment  Possess organizational, time management and project management skills  Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations  What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements:   Master’s degree from an accredited college/university program in aerospace engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field from an accredited program.  (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)  0-1 years of relevant professional, technical work experience post bachelor’s degree Prior internship at The Aerospace Corporation   Minimum GPA of 3.0 with transcripts Familiarity with one or more software languages that may include Python, C/C++, and/or High-Performance Computing/Linux environments.   This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.  How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:    Current, active TS/SCI security clearance or SAP accesses Significant experience in one or more of the functional/mission areas listed above Knowledge of Intelligence Community or US Department of Defense business practices, acquisition policies, or space mission portfolios Demonstrated responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, to include the ability to:   Self-manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and deliverables  Maintain deliverable quality and manage customer expectations Take direction, work independently, and develop productive working relationships  Interact and collaborate across a diverse team in different locations We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 Pay Basis: Annual Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: Operate Strategically Lead Change    Engage with Impact    Foster Innovation    Deliver Results   Ways We Reward Our Employees During your