Sr. Phased Array Hardware Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•Colorado Springs, CO

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, development planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape the future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including US Space Force, U.S Space 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 but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. DSG also assists the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems. As a Sr. Phased Array Radar Hardware Engineer (Sr. Project Engineer) within the Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Sensors & Analytics (S2A) department within the Enterprise Ground Division, you will perform duties in support of the chief engineer and program manager for the multi-billion dollar for the Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) upgrade of UEWR, PARCS, Cobra Dane, and Eglin radars. This includes providing technical leadership for acquiring, designing, building, integrating, and testing these ground-based radars for SDA and work with stakeholders across the national security space enterprise. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs, CO.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Remote Sensing, Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical engineering discipline
12 or more years of technical or programmatic experience in radar systems
Track record of leading matrixed technical teams
Substantive experience with the DoD acquisition process
Proven ability to identify and assess risk areas and to work closely with engineering and program office peers, customers, and contractor personnel to resolve issues quickly
Willing to travel domestically/internationally approx. 10%
This position requires an active Top Secret security clearance issued by the US government

Nice To Haves

Masters or PhD degree from an accredited program in Remote Sensing, Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical engineering discipline
Familiarity with the space domain awareness mission area
Experience with ground-based phased array radar systems that includes experience in system development, acquisition, or operations
Knowledge of the DoD acquisition lifecycle gained through time in a systems program office, DoD laboratory or test organization, or other DoD acquisition-related organization

Responsibilities

Serve as a radar hardware chief engineer and integration leader with government, other FFRDCs, and SETA personnel directly supporting the GBRD program manager and lead engineer
Work on multi-phase projects to bring new radar capabilities into operations for the SDA mission
Initiate acquisition of Aerospace Engineering Technology Group teams, and lead analyses in requirements development, risk evaluation, sensor performance, and system-of systems engineering
Act as spokesperson for, and as a senior mentor to, government customers on hardware design, performance, and operations for new SDA radar systems capability

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