Network Modelling and Simulation Engineer - MTS​/Sr MTS

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.

At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country's space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration. With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results.

We guide our Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions. Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD!

We are looking to hire a Network Modeling and Simulation Engineer
to provide support in the Network/Systems Department (NSD) to lead and perform trade studies, analyses, and simulations of space network architectures. Moreover, your role will provide critical insight and feedbacktogovernment customers tooptimizethe overall communications performance ofcurrent and futureterrestrial, satellite, launch vehicle, and ground-based systems.

Additionally, your deliveries will help inform acquisition decisions to enhance national security.

Work Model
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The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facilityat

El Segundo, CA

What You'll Be Doing

* Participate in multi-disciplinary engineering teams in development and analysis of future network architectures and requirements

* Analyze and simulate complex network architectures and protocols

* Engage in systems architecture definition, development, analysis, modeling & simulation, and prototype development/validation

* Innovate through specialized technical studies and internal research and development (R&D) projects to develop the next generation of Space and Ground network concepts, architectures, and technologies

* Participate in development of data analysis and post-processing tools

* Support development and sustainment of core network simulation, emulation, and modeling capabilities

What You Need to be Successful -
Member of Technical Staff

Minimum Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

* Minimum of 1 year of experience in data analysis, OSI and TCP/IP models and in network design, analysis, and modeling & simulation.

* Applied research in analytical, simulation, and/or experimental skills.

* Experience in software development in Python or C/C++.

* Ability to present results effectively in briefings and technical reports.

* Willing to travel, as needed (up to 10%)

* This position requires the ability to obtain andmaintaina security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. Government. U.S. citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance.

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements forSenior Member of Technical Staff:

* Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analysis, OSI and TCP/IP models and in network design, analysis, and modeling &simulation.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

* Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another related discipline from an accredited university

* Familiarity with network testbed development and/or experience with network emulation/simulation

* Knowledge of inter-satellite cross-links and laser optical communication technologies

* Relevant experience with military and commercial satellite communication systems and network engineering

* Possessa current and active U.S. Government Security…