OPIR Mission Processing Systems Analyst

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.

The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers’ portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems.

Within DSG, the Space Based Sensing Division/Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Operations and Sustainment Department supports Space Systems Command Space Sensing OPIR acquisition, supporting development of future ground system capability evolutions as well as sustainment of current DoW OPIR Missile Warning systems. We are looking for a Systems Analyst to conduct system performance analysis (based on OPIR mission processing), support design of future ground system capability evolutions, support Missile Warning and Battlespace Awareness operations, and conduct analysis of ground system software updates for current operational systems.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility at Buckley Space Force Base, CO (in Aurora, CO).

What You’ll Be Doing

Collaborate with the Aerospace OPIR Operations and Sustainment Team Lead Analyst to assess and evaluate Missile Warning and Battlespace Awareness mission processing performance

Collaborate with distributed software development teams to design and develop Python-based analysis tools for Missile Warning and Battlespace Awareness

Integrate OPIR sensor data with ground processing systems and deploy Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning models to improve mission performance and analytical capabilities

Build automated analysis tools and scripts to support OPIR mission processing and performance assessment activities.

Contribute to OPIR mission processing development activities of future ground system capability evolutions, to include co-operative Missile Warning and Battlespace Awareness performance analysis with contractors and oversight of test and verification activities

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Project Engineer – Signal and Image Process Engineering and Artificial Intelligence:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field

8 or more years of relevant experience that includes systems analysis with analysis tool development, ideally including evaluation of missile warning performance

Demonstrated coding experience with Python and associated data science, engineering, or scientific related Python libraries

Experience establishing and maintaining trusted relationships with government customers, prime and support contractors, and key stakeholders

Current Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/ SCI which is issued by the US government . U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

In addition to the above, the m inimum requirements for Sr. Project Engineer – Signal and Image Process Engineering and Artificial Intelligence include:

12 or more years of relevant experience that includes systems analysis with analysis tool development, ideally including evaluation of missile warning performance

Demonstrated coding experience with Python and associated data science, engineering, or scientific related Python libraries

Experience establishing and maintaining trusted relationships with government customers, prime and support contractors, and key stakeholders

Demonstrated capability to balance multiple program priorities while serving as a technical subject matter expert and liaison

Current Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/ SCI 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:

Demonstrated coding experience with two or more of the following programming languages: Python, C/C++, Visual Basic

Experience with coding tools to read, write, and utilize Google Protocol buffers

Experience with scripting tools such as PERL and Unix/Linux environments

Familiarity with Systems Tool Kit (STK) including automation of STK tasks with Python

Knowledge of missile warning mission, OPIR sensors, data, and mission data processing

Knowledge of AI/ML algorithms for classification

A current Top Secret/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US Government

Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field

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)

$129,000.00 - $249,600.00

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 interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

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

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other - the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment