Space Network Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•Chantilly, VA

6d•$176,400 - $264,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Space Network Systems Engineer will lead The Aerospace Corporation’s technical efforts supporting high-priority communication technology projects for the Government’s Space Systems Group (SSG), within the Strategic Planning Division. The role focuses on terrestrial and space network communications systems engineering, development acquisitions, system-level requirements, and related studies and demonstrations. The engineer will contribute to a technical team that includes senior and junior technical and project specialists, help shape space communications, and support the customer as a technical representative. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Chantilly, Virginia.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering or science from a recognized institution, or a closely related STEM field.
12 or more years of progressively responsible professional engineering or scientific experience working across government programs; time spent obtaining an applicable MS, MBA, and/or Ph.D. is included.
Track record demonstrating space systems engineering skills, including the ability to explain to customers how specific issues connect to the broader program.
Significant experience with SD-WAN architectures and current Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) and IP routing technologies.
Experience leading cross-organizational technical efforts with a high level of innovation, creativity, and initiative.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in multidisciplinary teams that include colleagues, government personnel, and contractor personnel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop technical materials and present to key stakeholders and senior leaders; a writing sample and presentation are required.
Ability to travel to contractor and vendor facilities as required.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance and ability to obtain a government-issued polygraph; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).
Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Zero Trust best practices.
Demonstrated communication architecture modeling and simulation analysis experience.
Experience documenting system-level requirements for communication systems.
Working knowledge of DoW/NRO acquisition processes and organizations.
Familiarity with Aerospace culture and prior experience coordinating with the Engineering & Technology Group (ETG).
Advanced technical degree in engineering, science, physics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical representative to the customer, leading and evaluating communications architecture concepts with Engineering Technology Group subject matter experts.
Lead technical teams in defining and evaluating Software Defined–Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) implementations for space data transport.
Define SD-WAN interfaces and standards in support of government space data transport architectures.
Contribute to on-orbit data transport studies and assess enterprise impacts.
Assist with program office systems engineering and acquisition processes.

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 benefits of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; immediate eligibility and vesting 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.