Phased Array Radar Software Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation • Colorado Springs, CO

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. The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, development planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape the future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including US Space Force, U.S Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. DSG also assists the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems. As a Phased Array Radar Software Engineer within the Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Sensors & Analytics (S2A) department within the Enterprise Ground Division, you will perform duties in support of the chief engineer and program manager for the multi-billion dollar for the Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) upgrade of UEWR, PARCS, Cobra Dane, and Eglin radars. This includes providing technical leadership for acquiring, designing, building, integrating, and testing these ground-based radars for SDA and work with stakeholders across the national security space enterprise. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Colorado Springs, CO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Remote Sensing, Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing or related technical engineering discipline
• 12 or more years of technical or programmatic experience in software development and software architecture
• Experience with modern toolchains and SW virtualization such as containers and virtual machines
• Experience with agile software development processes
• Experience with modern Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) architectures and constructs
• Experience with cloud technologies
• Track record of leading matrixed technical teams
• Substantive experience with DoD acquisition processes
• Proven ability to identify and assess risk areas and to work closely with engineering and program office peers, customers, and contractor personnel to resolve issues quickly
• Willing to travel domestically/internationally approx. 10%
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance, issued by the US government.
• US citizenship is required to obtain a clearance

Nice To Haves

• Masters or PhD degree from an accredited program in Remote Sensing, Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related technical engineering discipline
• Active and current Top Secret security clearance
• Familiarity with the space domain awareness mission area
• Experience integrating 3rd party software into large software systems
• Experience with Eglin, PARCS, UEWR, Eglin, or Cobra Dane software architectures
• Experience with RF digital engineering and/or agile approaches to analysis and development activities
• Experience with ground-based phased array radar systems that includes experience in RF processing and software development
• Knowledge of the DoD acquisition lifecycle gained through time in a systems program office, DoD laboratory or test organization, or other DoD acquisition-related organization

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for software development with government, other FFRDCs, and SETA personnel directly supporting the GBRD program manager and lead engineer
• Work on multi-phase projects to bring new radar capability into operations for the SDA mission
• Understand contractor’s SW architecture from high level software down to the physical layer in order to assess deficiencies, risk, resiliency, and efficiency
• Lead SW integration efforts for any third-party systems that the contractor’s SW must interface with and/or platforms to be hosted on
• Working new efforts and requirements through the program’s Agile process
• Understand and assess data architecture
• Initiate acquisition of Aerospace Engineering Technology Group teams, and lead analyses in requirements development, risk evaluation, sensor performance, and system-of systems engineering
• Act as spokesperson for, and as a senior mentor to, government customers on software architecture, development strategy, design, performance, and operations for new SDA radar systems capability

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees