Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) Ground Control System Integrator

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 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 the ESS Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) ground system. The range of work includes evaluation of ground architectures, prototypes, and integration and testing of alternative competitive ground subsystem 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 in applicable STEM areas or other relevant disciplines.
12 or more years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering or technical capacity
Experience in systems engineering and systems integration
Ability to lead multi-segmented, disbursed and multidisciplinary teams to accomplish a common objective
Experience providing and leading analysis of ground system architectures
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 DoD/IC ground systems
Experience with SATCOM/MILSATCOM technologies and operations
Demonstrated experience leading development projects and mentoring junior staff
Proven ability to architect and implement ground control systems
Experience with developing and/or operating ground stations
Experience working in a program office with a government customer is desirable
In-depth knowledge of DoD acquisitions, satellite communication, cyber operations, and ground systems

Responsibilities

Leading the integration of ESS Ground Segment to include the ground control system(s), crypto, and C2 terminals
Managing critical interfaces between ESS Segments and with external ground systems
Serving as a senior technical authority on coordinating ground segment analysis to support both ground and system level trades.
Recommending studies to explore alternative courses of action to mitigate integration risks and issues.
Working with Aerospace subject matter experts, government, SETA, and development contactors to provide government with a clear understanding of contractor performance, system issues, and technical risks.
Timely engagements with NC3 stakeholders to facilitate understanding of end-to-end mission capabilities and working through strategic and operational risks and issues.
Routine interchanges with MD8 planners, operators, and sustainers.
Providing technical leadership and mentorship to team members
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