Performance Analyst Engineer, Remote Sensing Architecture

The Aerospace Corporation

. Support analysis in geo-spatial intelligence, signals intelligence, space surveillance, navigation systems, and/or space protection mission areas .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $91,800 - $159,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in geo-spatial intelligence, signals intelligence, and space operations, with a strong foundation in modeling and simulation. Capable of delivering quality-controlled analysis and presentations while adapting to evolving customer needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Modeling And SimulationSignals IntelligenceGeo-Spatial IntelligenceSpace OperationsTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Aerospace EngineeringAstrodynamicsMission AnalysisPerformance AssessmentAnalysis Tools

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityPersonal AccountabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

PythonC/C++High-Performance ComputingLinux

Certifications & Qualifications

Security ClearanceTS/SCI Access

Industry Keywords

Space SurveillanceNavigation SystemsSpace ProtectionIntelligence CommunityU.S. Department Of Defense

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonRemote SensingTypeScriptC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support analysis in geo-spatial intelligence, signals intelligence, space surveillance, navigation systems, and/or space protection mission areas
Provide analysis supporting research, development, and acquisition decisions for legacy and emerging customer space-based sensing architectures
Perform architecture evaluation modeling and assess overall performance using in-house or custom-developed analysis tools
Work with senior staff, management, and team members to translate customer needs into project objectives
Provide quality-controlled and quality-assured deliverables to customer organizations
Develop and present timely, technically accurate presentations and reports communicating analysis results and recommended solutions
Provide initial assessments and defend unanticipated results to internal and external stakeholders
Aid in sustaining, developing, and growing organizational analysis and simulation capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree in aerospace engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field from an accredited program
Over one year of professional experience in relevant topic areas such as modeling and simulation, mission analysis, astrodynamics, or space operations
Familiarity with one or more software languages that may include Python, C/C++, and/or High-Performance Computing/Linux environments
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the U.S. government
U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance
For Senior Member of Technical Staff: 5 years of relevant educational, professional, and/or technical work experience post bachelor’s degree
For Senior Member of Technical Staff: demonstrated technical leadership, personal accountability, and adaptability to changing customer expectations
For Senior Member of Technical Staff: knowledge of signals intelligence, geo-spatial intelligence, space surveillance, navigation systems, or space protection
Graduate degree in a listed field is desirable
Significant firsthand work history in listed functional or mission areas is desirable
Academic or professional background in systems engineering, modeling & simulation, or space-based remote sensing architectures is desirable
Knowledge of Intelligence Community or U.S. Department of Defense business practices, acquisition policies, or space mission portfolios is desirable
Current TS/SCI access with polygraph is desirable

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