Network Modelling and Simulation 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, 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 pioneer 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 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. Your role will provide critical insight and feedback to government customers to optimize the overall communications performance of terrestrial, satellite, launch vehicle, and ground-based systems. The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at the Aerospace El Segundo, CA facility. What You’ll Be Doing Lead or participate in multidisciplinary engineering teams in the 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 projects to develop the next generation of Space and Ground network concepts, architectures, and technologies. Coordinate tasks in technical meetings for SSC, NRO, and Civil & Commercial customers working with a diverse team comprising military officers and Government civilians, prime contractors, SEI contractors and other FFRDCs. Evaluate and develop multiple access communications or engineering technologies. Support development and sustainment of core network simulation, emulation, and modeling capabilities. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum of 6 years of experience in data analysis, OSI and TCP/IP models, and in network design, analysis, and modeling & simulation. Deep knowledge of routing and switching protocols. 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 and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. Government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. How You Can Stand Out Expert level knowledge of network testbed development. Experience with network emulation/simulation. Work with inter-satellite cross-links and laser optical communication technologies. Military and commercial satellite communication systems and network engineering experience. Possess a current and active U.S. Government Security Clearance – Top Secret level. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr aero