RF and Launch Operations Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•Cape Canaveral AFS, FL

2d•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 National Systems Group (NSG) serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch. The NSG Launch Directorate provides direct technical support to the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Office of Space Launch (OSL) in the areas of Launch Systems and Launch Site Engineering, Mission Integration, Mission Assurance, and specialized testing. As the RF and Launch Operations Engineer ( Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer – RF Engineering ), you will be part of an integrated government/contractor Operations Team and will perform mission specific technical verifications and advanced RF testing and analysis. Your focus will be on launch base processing of space vehicles, RF Shielding Effectiveness (SE) testing, and RF data analysis and interpretation. This is a full-time position working onsite at a customer facility at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent
A minimum of 6 years of engineering experience in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, or physics and mathematics disciplines
Electrical engineering knowledge base suitable for RF-related work
Ability to formulate tests to verify if technical requirements and specifications are being met
Ability to work effectively as part of a government/contractor team
Ability to assess a large variety of technical data and identify items of highest significance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proactive approach to problem solving, ability to work with autonomy
Willing to travel approx. 10% to perform test campaigns
This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the US government.
U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Minimum of 12 years of relevant technical experience
Experience with launch vehicle or space vehicle design, analysis, test, or operations
Solid understanding and experience with spacecraft processing systems including air & road transport, mechanical ground support equipment, radio frequency detection/protection, and/or environmental monitoring systems

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering, Physics or STEM related discipline
Experience with national security space systems characterization, testing, demonstration and operations
Practical experience with RF system design or RF testing spanning laboratory characterization and field validation
Experience with C++, TILE!, Python, or MATLAB

Responsibilities

Providing technical support to a government/contractor team focused on mission execution and mission success
Working shoulder-to-shoulder with Government, Industry, and SETA counterparts to advance and lead RF systems engineering activities, including requirements, design, test, analysis, and evaluation across multiple levels of maturity
Performing RF shielding effectiveness test campaigns with advanced equipment
Coordinating Aerospace resources to perform RF testing, analyze data, and generate technical reports
Validating and verifying space vehicle to launch vehicle interface requirements
Performing readiness assessments at key milestones in support of NRO missions
Conducting day of launch on-console assessments of real-time technical data

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