Space Ground Systems Engineer
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. The Enterprise Ground Systems Department provides analysis, recommendations, and studies to the SIGINT satellite program offices. Keen insights, best practices, and acquisition acumen drive support to the government’s mission of defining, acquiring, and maintaining enterprise ground systems to support current and future architectures. The program office works to define tasks and actively engage with the Aerospace Engineering Technology Group to bring the best of talent to solve space ground system hard problems. This position requires 100% on-site work in Chantilly, VA.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s OR Advanced degree in engineering, science or mathematics.
- Minimum 12 years’ experience with multiple aspects of space ground systems experience such as cloud implementation, enterprise integration, space vehicle to ground integration, ground systems development, and new technology insertion into existing systems.
- Demonstrated technical leadership and strong interpersonal skills required for interacting with Aerospace peers, internal and external customers, and contractor representatives.
- Must be technically persuasive with strong written and verbal skills.
- Must have demonstrated the ability to clearly define technical tasks, form and lead technical teams, and work well in a team environment.
- This position requires an active TS/SCI and polygraph, which is issued by the US government.
- US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Science or Mathematics.
- SIGINT Mission domain knowledge (e.g., system requirements, system integration and testing, spacecraft subsystems, manufacturing, test, and/or spacecraft operations.
- Publication of applicable command media, training material, and/or technical papers.
- Demonstrated experience on space ground systems sustainment or recapitalizing of hardware and software.
Responsibilities
- Provide analysis and recommendations on cloud, hybrid, and dedicated processing and storage architecture, transition, and management.
- Analyze and recommend solutions for ground system architecture, software design, acquisition strategies, operations, sustainment, and maintenance.
- Define space-to-ground and ground-to-ground integration plans, including requirements verification and cross-disciplinary coordination with spacecraft systems and flight software teams.
- Define and manage tasking to a team of support engineering staff and monitor delivery of professional engineering studies, recommendations, and analysis.
- Develop and analyze system requirements for engineering models, simulations, test beds, special test equipment, and end-to-end integration testing.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
