Senior Space Systems Engineer – Advanced Space Programs

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 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. Directorate-H, Electronic Programs Division, is seeking a Senior Space Systems Engineer – Advanced Space Programs (Sr. Project Leader - Engineering Program Management & Systems Engineering) to work in a newly created, fast-pace, Government program office responsible for designing and building a new SIGINT program from the ground up. You will be leading FFRDC technical support directly to the Government customer and working closely with industry contractors. This position is for a self-starter and leader with technical curiosity that enjoys leading small teams to solve complex problems while being an individual contributor and technical advisor. In this role, you will be specifically providing technical expertise, independent analysis, and advisement to the Government for space and ground system acquisitions from concept design to on-orbit checkout and operations. You will be involved in orchestrating support to concurrent acquisitions related to SIGINT payloads, RF and digital systems, communications systems, and complex ground systems.