Advanced Research Studies Lead
About The Position
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 National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch. The Advanced Research and Engineering (AR&E) Sub-Division is seeking an innovative and proactive Advanced Research Studies Lead (Senior Project Engineer – Multi-Disciplinary Engineering) to tackle some of the nation's most critical and complex challenges in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and R&D ground architectures. The mission of AR&E is to research, develop, and demonstrate next-generation space technologies, and advise on cutting-edge autonomy and machine learning. AR&E leverages expertise and laboratory capabilities from across Aerospace to support cutting-edge R&D for a large intelligence agency. This is a full-time position based in Chantilly, which requires 100% onsite work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field.
- 10 years of relevant experience in space systems.
- Experience in technical project management, scoping projects and leveraging inter-disciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated expertise in cutting-edge technology applicable to remote sensing, communications, or computation as applied to space systems.
- Experience in Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) OR signals intelligence (SIGINT) technologies.
- Ability to be proactive, think strategically, and anticipate needs.
- Willing to travel domestically up to approximately 10% of time.
- This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the US government.
- U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in science, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field.
- Direct experience with government or commercial space systems.
- Familiarity with AI/ML applications and implementation
- High-performance computing
- Optics
- Photonics
- Position, navigation, and timing (PNT) technologies
- Prototyping, CubeSats
Responsibilities
- Coordinating diverse studies ranging across phenomenologies and technologies, breaking down complex questions into manageable components to deliver data-driven results to the nation’s hardest problems.
- Engaging Aerospace’s premier analysis, simulation, and laboratory resources across the Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) matrix and consolidating assessments from Subject Matter Experts within these organizations into cohesive, impactful, and actionable findings for the customer.
- Interacting frequently with government, SETA, and contractor personnel as part of a small team in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
