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Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Analyst


Job Location:

El Segundo, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 86600 - 129800
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations 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 youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) tackles some of the nations most important space challenges. Our dynamicteam brings together engineers scientists and analysts from multiple disciplines to work oncutting-edgeprograms that support national security.Wereinvolved in every stage of capability developmentfrominitialconcept design through performance assessment to real-world application of space technologies.

The Space Control and Awareness Department (SCAD) is seeking a motivated analyst to join our mission-focused team. We develop innovative concepts engineer advanced systems and create algorithms that support national security space operations. Our work spans multiple technology areas including space domain awareness (SDA) sensor systems (radar electro-optical and infrared) electronic warfare (EW) directed energy (DE) and space protection.

As a Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Analystyoullcontribute to critical national security missions while developing your technical and leadership skills.Youllwork onwide-ranging and multifacetedprojects involving analytical support algorithm development systems engineering and modeling and simulation. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with government customers program offices across multiple locations and technical experts throughout the organization.

Whetheryoureearly in your career or an experienced professional this position offers growth opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on space operations and national security.

Work Model:100% onsite at one of the Aerospace Corporation locations in ChantillyVAorEl Segundo CA.

What Youll Do

  • Develop and apply analytical methods algorithms and simulations to solve complex space surveillance challenges

  • Use a variety of modeling and simulation toolsboth commercial and custom-builtto conduct technical analyses

  • Evaluate sensor systems and technologies including electro-optical infrared radar and radio frequency systems

  • Assess threats to space systems and contribute to strategies that enhance resilience and protection

  • Analyze risks from various threats to satellite operations from interference to counterspace activities

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on studies covering mission operations

  • Present findings and lead analytical studies building your leadership and communication skills

What Were Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in engineering physics mathematics computer science or related technical field

  • 2 years of professional experience in engineering scientific analysis or related fields (4 years for senior-level consideration)

  • Background or strong interest in space domain awarenessorspace control

  • Experience with modeling simulation data analysis and/or algorithm development

  • Programming experience in one or more languages such as Python MATLAB Java C C or FORTRAN

  • Strong communicationskills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team

  • Ability to collaborate effectively withmultiplestakeholders including government personnel and contractors

  • Ability to obtain andmaintaina security clearance.U.S. citizenship isto obtain a security clearance.

How to Stand Out:

  • Advanced degree (Mastersor PhD) in a technical field

  • Active security clearance (TS/SCI)

  • Familiarity with sensor technologies (EO/IR sensors missile warning/defense systems)

  • Military or operational experience in spaceor missile defense operations

  • Experience withcommand and controlsystems

  • Knowledge of electronic warfare(EW) or directed energy (DE)

  • Experience with space surveillance networks or satellite tracking operations

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll 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)

$86600.00 - $129800.00

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 otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race age sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression colorreligiongeneticinformation 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. If youre an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.


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Aerospace operates the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering.

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