Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) C2 Terminal Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

1d • Onsite

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 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 Materiel 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. Aerospace serves as the trusted technical and programmatic advisor to the Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) Program Office for the system development, integration, and transition to operations within an aggressive timeline. This is your opportunity to lead at the forefront – directly influencing the acquisition for Command & Control (C2) Terminal systems that are essential components of the ESS Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) system. The range of work includes evaluation of terminal architectures, prototypes, and integration and testing of alternative competitive terminal developments. Join a team where your expertise matters, your ideas shape national security, and your impact is reflected across acquisition strategies and operational deliveries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline
• Twelve or more years of related experience in Antenna/RF System design, analysis and testing
• Experience supporting DoD/IC space system programs
• This position requires an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance issued by the U.S. government.
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 10% of the time

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree in a relevant technical area
• Proficiency in phased array design and performance measurement
• Demonstrated experience leading development projects and mentoring junior staff
• Proven ability to architect and implement antenna and RF and antenna system solutions with real-world performance requirements
• Experience with developing and/or operating ground stations
• Experience working in a program office with a government customer is desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in RF systems, antennas, and software defined radio (SDR) communication subsystems
• Solve technical problems in the areas of military satellite communications to include signal processing
• Engage the customer with impact on the problems to be solved and lead project teams
• Use your technical abilities and insights to foster innovation and keep ongoing development programs successfully executing while influencing future mission capabilities
• Operate strategically by supporting our NC3 customers and stakeholders
• Develop, foster, and manage ETG support to the program and ensure the program is receiving the required subject matter expertise

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees