Research and Development Engineer
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation’s Advanced Research and Engineering Sub-Division is seeking a Research and Development Engineer (Sr. Project Engineer – Multi-Disciplinary Engineering) to support the R&D portfolio of a major intelligence agency. The role leverages technical expertise across the corporation to research, develop, and demonstrate next-generation space technologies. The engineer will advise the customer on critical technologies for cross-phenomenology overhead intelligence systems, the ground and communications enterprise, and the use of autonomy and machine learning. This is a full-time position based in Chantilly, Virginia, requiring 100% onsite work, with occasional travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field.
- 10 or more years of relevant experience.
- Experience in research and development of new technologies for space systems, such as sensors, processing, or communications, especially in one or more of the following: RF components, architectures, and signal processing; EO or RF remote sensing technologies; microelectronics space applications; materials and materials processing; or quantum computing.
- Experience in technical project management, scoping projects, and leveraging interdisciplinary teams.
- Ability to be proactive, think strategically, and anticipate needs.
- Current and active TS/SBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph, issued by the U.S. government.
- U.S. citizenship 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.
Responsibilities
- Manage systems analysis, modeling and simulation, and technical assessment activities across the customer portfolio.
- Leverage Aerospace experts across the corporation to scope, direct, and integrate technical analysis supporting R&D of new materials, technologies, and systems for overhead intelligence collection and processing.
- Evaluate the impact of new concepts, technologies, and CONOPs on the national security space architecture.
- Provide rigorous technical analysis to inform government decisions on future technology and demonstration-system investments.
- Interface daily with mid- and senior-level government officials, SETA, and contractor personnel as part of a small team in a fast-paced environment.
- Travel occasionally.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) plan with company-paid benefits of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs
- Education assistance programs
- Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
