Sr. Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Missile Warning, Tracking & Defense Space Vehicle & Communication Subsystem Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

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 Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, developmental planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including Air Force Space Command, U.S. Strategic Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers and horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. As the Sr. Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Missile Warning, Tracking & Defense Space Vehicle & Communication Subsystem Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the transition to a new Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) MEO/LEO architecture. You'll guide USSF MEO acquisition on MW/MT/MD by overseeing multiple spacecraft subsystem design, development, integration and test activities to ensure success of the incremental fielding strategy. You will provide both technical and programmatic support for a successful Epoch 1 Initial Warfighting Capability MEO constellation and planning for follow-on Epoch increments. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related technical field
Typically 12 or more years of engineering/scientific experience in acquisition planning, analysis, and development of national security space systems
Proven success working effectively and innovatively in multidisciplinary teams to develop and field space systems or spaceflight prototypes
Experience developing spacecraft subsystems and expertise in space vehicle level integration, testing and fielding
Familiarity with Digital Engineering concepts and Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools
Expertise assessing space vehicle architecture and subsystem design elements including structures, communications and data handling, guidance navigation and control, electrical power, propulsion, and payloads
Strong collaboration skills to build effective relationships with Government customers and partners to consistently deliver high-quality products under tight deadlines
Current Top Secret/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Up to 10% travel

Nice To Haves

Advanced STEM degree
Space systems acquisition experience
Strong understanding of Missile Warning (MW), Missile Tracking (MT), Missile Defense (MD), and Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) mission areas
Experience developing or operating multi-satellite crosslinked constellations
Knowledge of prototype and Class C mission acquisition/assurance
MBSE model development experience
Familiarity with the national security space enterprise

Responsibilities

Deliver technical expertise to the Government’s SSC Resilient MW/MT/MD Acquisition Delta space segment program manager and staff
Engage Government leaders, SETA contractors, development contractors, and Missile Warning/Tracking community partners to align space vehicle development and CONOPS with operational needs
Conduct technical reviews of design artifacts supporting space vehicle and bus subsystem development, rapid fielding, and on-orbit operations
Support space vehicle integration of OPIR mission and communication payloads for system level testing and launch
Execute the program’s Digital Engineering strategy and integrate MBSE models with mission level modeling and simulation
Leverage Aerospace's subject matter experts to deliver objective, data-driven assessments
Coordinate with MEO payload, ground, and system engineering teams to meet program execution and delivery timelines
Assess risk, schedule, and cost trades to enable timely delivery of capabilities while meeting mission objectives

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