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The Aerospace Space-Based InfraRed Systems and Next Generation GEO Department is looking for a talented, dedicated, and passionate engineering leader to partner with the Space Force System Command to ensure mission success for the development, acquisition and deployment of the Next generation Overhead Persistent Infrared space assets that defend against, defeat, and deter aggressive adversary behavior in space.
As SBIRS GEO and Next Gen Block 0 GEO (NGG) space vehicle communication system lead, your primary responsibility will be a lead in overseeing the design, test, and integration of the spacecraft bus communication (Com) units, as well as their integration and test.
You will help protect the Nation by supporting the development of these exciting, important, high technology next generation missile warning systems.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Serve as our Communication Subsystem lead
- Monitor, assess, and report progress on NGG Com units’ design, development, build and test in the subcontractor and prime contractor manufacturing facilities
- Verify, validate design and requirements of all the Com units and the overall Com system
- Participate in failure review boards, design reviews, manufacturing reviews, test readiness reviews, test exit reviews and other technical and status reviews
- Support cost, schedule, and technical risk assessments
- Work collaboratively with contractors and the government team
- Engage and lead support from the Aerospace Engineering & Technology Group (ETG) to perform mission assurance assessments, analyses, and tests.
- Support Government decision making process by suppling fact-based and coordinated technical information
- Lead Aerospace technical team to help solve NGG contractor design/build/test/integration issues and concerns
The locations for this position can be at customer sites at in these cities: El Segundo, CA, Waterton CO, or Sunnyvale, CA only.
This position is available as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer.
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant science or engineering field with 8 or more years of relevant experience with applicable aerospace industry experience
- Experience in performing design, analysis, simulation, test, and integration of RF circuits
- Familiar with space acquisition process
- Willing to travel domestically
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, which is issued by the US Government.
US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
What You Need to be Successful
– Senior Project Engineer
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant science or engineering
- 12 or more years of relevant experience
- Proven track record of leading design review and technical team to resolve design/test/integration issues
- Experience in space system acquisition process
- Willing to travel domestically
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, which is issued by the US Government.
US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Advanced degree in science or engineering
- Experience with commercial or military space system build and test process
- Successful designed, built, tested and fielded a space RF Com system
- Active secret clearance with ability to obtain top secret
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.
Grade-Based Pay Range
(Min
– Mid
– Max)
$98,294
– $192,281
– $267,534
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.
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