Senior Resilient Payload Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•Chantilly, VA

2d•$160,300 - $240,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Multi-Disciplinary Engineering) to provide Payload Systems Engineering support to a high-priority National Security Space System program. The position provides technical leadership for developing resilient space payload capabilities and integrating them into the space enterprise. Work includes maturation of critical payload technologies and hardware and software development, integration, and testing. The engineer coordinates Aerospace activities across technical areas in support of end-to-end system development, manufacturing, integration, testing, and performance evaluation. This full-time position requires 100% onsite work in Chantilly, Virginia, with travel to Aerospace and CONUS contractor facilities approximately once per month.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related discipline.
At least 10 years of progressively more responsible experience.
Direct experience with satellite subsystem design, development, integration, testing, and/or on-orbit operations.
Experience coordinating and leading matrixed technical teams across multiple disciplines.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to apply Aerospace capabilities to program challenges while collaborating with customer, SETA, and contractor personnel.
Ability to use verbal, presentation, and written communication skills effectively to convey Aerospace impacts to all levels of customer and Aerospace organizations.
Willingness to travel to Aerospace and CONUS contractor facilities approximately once per month.
Current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, science, mathematics, or a related discipline.
At least 12 years of increasingly responsible experience in subsystem design, development, integration, testing, and/or on-orbit operations.
Experience with microelectronics, RF performance, electromechanical systems, and electrical system modeling and testing.
Experience with space system mission assurance practices and standards tailoring.
Prior experience and familiarity with DoD, Space/Air Force, and/or Intelligence Community resiliency initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide Aerospace technical leadership for development and execution of a resilient space payload, including multi-segment testing, on-orbit performance, and systems engineering processes.
Serve as a Payload Systems Engineer and lead a matrixed engineering team responsible for payload test units and subsequent design, build, integration, testing, and mission operations.
Coordinate matrixed, cross-program Aerospace support and develop joint recommendations with program stakeholders, delivering products that advise government customers on payload risks and opportunities.
Independently assess and identify risks during payload system development, integration, and testing, and lead Aerospace subject matter experts to influence program decisions.
Support space vehicle launch system integration, on-orbit initialization, and operations.
Mentor team members and guide them in technical duties and program office responsibilities.

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 contributions 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.