Commercial Remote Sensing Licensing and Compliance Expert

The Aerospace Corporation•Washington DC, DC

3d•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. Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors. We are seeking a Commercial Remote Sensing Licensing and Compliance Expert (Project Engineer or Project Leader – Client Technical Analysis) to provide technical, analytical, and programmatic support to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of Space Commerce (OSC) and Office of Commercial Remote Sensing Regulatory Affairs (CRSRA). CRSRA is responsible for the licensing and regulatory oversight of U.S. companies and non-governmental entities that own and operate space-based remote sensing satellites for commercial and other purposes. This full-time position falls within our Space Based Environmental Monitoring Directorate, part of the Federal and Commercial Programs Division, which is a trusted NOAA partner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in applicable STEM areas.
8 years, or more, of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience in one or more of the following fields: space system design, development, or operation; space operations or operations analysis; space-related regulatory operations; commercial space policy analysis and development; electro-optical sensor design, manufacturing, or test; synthetic aperture radar design, manufacturing, or test; imagery product or data analysis, including data processing or image formation; corporate governance and business vetting.
Demonstrated ability to exercise extreme attention to detail, including timely delivery of comprehensive reports.
Willing to travel approximately 10% of the time, if required.
This position requires 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.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to identify customer needs when not specifically asked or directed; and to propose, plan, execute, and deliver solutions to meet those needs.
Expert knowledge of U.S. private remote sensing industry frontrunners, leading technologies, emerging activities, or other space industry capabilities.
Hands-on experience designing, developing, and/or operating space systems; experience with imagery analysis, image formation, or using image products operationally.
Possess an active TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

Providing dedicated support to CRSRA.
Planning and conducting analyses pertaining to the licensing and compliance of private remote sensing space systems, evaluating technical collection capabilities, system architecture, and operational activities.
Ensuring operator compliance with Federal law, regulations, and NOAA licenses via technical review, monitoring, and inquiries to the operators.
Coordinating key subject-matter experts to develop, execute, and deliver technical consultation to the CRSRA federal staff.
Leveraging expertise in a wide range of technical areas related to remote sensing system capabilities, including: ground networks; cloud-based satellite operations; mission operations and flight control; satellite bus and payload design, integration, and control; orbit mechanics; satellite decay/deorbit analysis; and communications system.
These activities range across phenomenologies to include electro-optical and SAR (or other radiofrequency) remote sensing modalities.
Interfacing with a wide range of CRSRA’s U.S. Government partners on matters of licensing and compliance important to national security.
Participating in the development and execution of investigative plans, including on-site inspection of private remote sensing space system ground components, manufacturing facilities, mission control centers, and other infrastructure.
Delivering comprehensive reports and analysis documenting technical specifications, capabilities, recommendations, and exploratory research to aid in the decision-making of CRSRA staff.

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