Satellite Ground Systems Senior Engineering Lead

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

308d • $155,900 - $233,900 • Remote

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, developmental planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including United States Space Force, United States Space Command, Air Force Material 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. The Enterprise Ground Division (EGD) engineers solutions across the enterprise to deliver secure, interconnected and resilient capabilities for satellite and mission operations, space domain awareness and space defense. EGD provides systems engineering, acquisition, development and integration support of tactical and operational Command and Control capabilities for missions within the Space Systems Command portfolio. The Data Transport Engineering team within the Enterprise Ground Division is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Leader to support Space Systems Command (SSC) in the development of tactical Command, Control and Communications (C3) solutions. You will work closely with the Government to chart and implement the path to a modernized, secure, and resilient enterprise ground architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, mathematics or related technical discipline.
• Ten or more years of increasingly responsible relevant technical experience in ground communications networking, satellite communications, information systems development and acquisition, analysis, space operations or program management.
• Ability to work independently, think strategically, and solve problems with high levels of innovation, creativeness, and initiative.
• Demonstrated success developing and maintaining good working interpersonal relations with internal and external organizations/customers.
• Widely recognized expertise with systems engineering, acquisition, and/or integration of ground communication systems and networks.
• Proven experience building and leading multi-disciplinary systems engineering teams for space/ground systems.
• This position requires a current Top Secret/SCI security clearance with ability to obtain Special Access as issued by the US government.
• US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Periodic travel (6-10 trips per year) is required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in science, engineering, mathematics or related technical discipline.
• Experience with and understanding of the Space Force's Satellite Control Network.
• Experience with and understanding of Commercial Ground Space Control Networks.
• Strong, hands-on working knowledge of ground system architectures, especially antenna networks and advanced communications network technologies.
• Familiarity with agile software development.
• Familiarity with spectrum licensing.
• Familiarity with cyber security.
• Current Special Access security clearance, which is issued by the US Government.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior technical authority to the Government customer regarding acquisition, development, and integration of current and future ground antenna network systems and operations.
• Serve as the technical leader for the Joint Antenna Marketplace, the Government's program to provide a flexible brokerage to leverage commercial capabilities and facilitate adaptive scheduling of contacts and data transport.
• Build trusted relationships with the customer at the Material Leader and Senior Material Leader level.
• Assist and advise across the customer team on systems engineering, systems development, prototyping, and evaluation/integration/test of new designs/technology.
• Work across organizational boundaries to provide antenna network and ground entry point leadership through collaboration and knowledge sharing with contractors, external stakeholders, and other Aerospace organizations.
• Interface with mission partners and commercial providers.
• Provide inputs to Data Transport and Relay Network (DTRN) roadmaps, identify operational and technical development gaps, and recommend solutions.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree