Space Ground Communication and Telecommunications Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation • Westfield, VA

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 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. Imagery Programs Division’s (IPD) Proliferated Systems (PS) Office is looking for a Space Ground Communications and Telecommunications Integration Engineer (Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer - Multi-Disciplinary Engineering ) to lead Aerospace support to development, integration, verification of ground software and space ground communications systems for space system operations. This role will directly support the customer Communications Division by organizing and leading Aerospace domain expert support of system development from requirements development, design reviews, interface development, assembly, integration, test, and delivery of hardware.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical/STEM field
• 6 years of responsible professional engineering experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments
• Experience with development, test, and implementation of Space systems
• Prior engineering leadership or project management experience
• Willing to support frequent travel (typically once or twice per month)
• This position requires a current and active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
• Background and experience in commercial telecommunications, space communications , or a related field
• 12 years of responsible professional engineering experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments
• Extensive experience leading the full lifecycle development, integration, test, and operational implementation of complex Space systems, including mission-critical satellite, ground segment, or spacecraft subsystems
• Demonstrated senior-level engineering leadership and program/project management experience, including leading cross-functional technical teams, managing budgets and schedules for multi-million dollar space programs, and serving as technical authority on system architecture decisions

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related technical field
• Experience working Space systems development and for National Security Space customers
• Technical knowledge of the current threat environment
• Understanding of and experience working with a matrixed engineering organization.
• Ability to function optimally, efficiently, and collaboratively with limited supervision
• Strong customer focused demeanor with outstanding skills in coordinating exchanges between technical staff and the customer
• Extensive experience working with the Aerospace Engineering Technology Group to deliver analyses and solutions for customers

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Aerospace technical support an end-to-end communications architecture
• Supporting Space Vehicle development and test
• Providing technical leadership to Aerospace domain expert engagement in hardware development and design challenges
• Collaborating with Aerospace counterparts external to the program office across the Enterprise
• Participating in non-conformance, anomaly, and major technical issue response teams during Space Vehicle and Payload-related customer activities
• Coordinating Subject Matter Expert support for milestone reviews
• Providing on-site Aerospace presence and communicating with the customer, SETA, and contractors
• Collaborating with SETA and government customer counterparts to meet mission needs

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: Mid Level