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.
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You will partner with the Government to ensure mission success of the Space Force Development Corps to develop, acquire and deploy Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) space assets that defend against, defeat, and deter aggressive adversary behavior in space. As the Next Generation OPIR Block 0 space communications engineer, your primary responsibilities will be to provide leadership and oversight of the development, integration, and testing of the space vehicle communications payloads or subsystems. You will be a critical resource to the program aiding in the early identification and mitigation of risks, providing awareness to senior managers and responsive application of Aerospace resources for prompt resolution of issues.
Because of the classified nature of the work, no telecommuting is possible.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Support Government decision processes by supplying sound, coordinated, and easily understood technical information
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Monitor, assess and report progress contractor design/build/test/integration status
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Support and lead cost, schedule, and technical risk assessments
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Work with directly with government military and civil personnel and contractors
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Personally, execute and/or identify, assign, and lead tasks for our Engineering & Technology Group (ETG) to perform design assessments of the communications payload/subsystem.
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Participate in vital program reviews such as requirement flow-down, requirement compliance, engineering and design, and status reviews
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:
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Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable technical field
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12 or more years of relevant experience
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Capability to maintain effective working relationships with customers, contractors, other FFRDC and SETA personnel
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Ability to optimally present technical material to senior DoD and other US government officials
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An Active Top Secret/SCI, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
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Some travel is required
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
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Advanced degree in electrical engineering
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Experience with commercial or military analog and digital space electronics design processes
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Familiarity with major space system development
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
- 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
We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also reviewThe Equal Employment Opportunity is the Lawand the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.