Senior Network Architect
Senior Network Architect
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$ 166400 - 249600
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Job Description
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations 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 youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD) we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our countrys space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics sensors radar artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration. With innovative laboratories and prototyping MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense intelligence community and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions. Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD!
We are looking for a Senior Network Architect to provide support in the Network Systems Department (NSD) to lead and perform trade studies analyses and simulations of space network architectures. This role will provide critical insight and feedback to government customers to optimize the overall communications performance of terrestrial satellite launch vehicle and groundbased systems.
The right candidate is interested in initiating studies designed to solve new technical problems and provide new technical solutions providing ongoing technical consultation and advice to management customers and contractors taking initiative to inform management of perceived technical problems and recommend courses of action. This position may also have the opportunity to lead crossorganizational teams and drive customer engagement.
Work Model: This role may have the flexibility to support in a hybrid work model; however the majority will be required onsite in El Segundo CA.
What Youll Be Doing
Job Summary:
- Lead/participate in multidisciplinary engineering teams in development and analysis of future network architectures and requirements
- Analyze and simulate complex network architectures and protocols
- Engage in systems architecture definition development analysis modeling & simulation and prototype development/validation.
- Innovate through specialized technical studies and internal research and development (R&D) projects to develop the next generation of Space and Ground network concepts architectures and technologies
- Coordinate tasks in technical meetings for Space System Command (SSC) National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and Civil & Commercial customers working with a team comprising military officers and Government civilians prime contractors SE&I contractors and other Federally Funded Research & Development Corporations (FFRDC)s
- Evaluate and develop multiple access communications or engineering technologies.
- Support development and sustainment of core network simulation emulation and modeling capabilities.
What You Need to be Successful Senior Engineering Specialist
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree ina STEM discipline.
- Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in network architectures or related disciplines.
- Experience in software development in Python or C/C
- Commitment to maintaining a customerfocused approach navigating challenges with creativity and collaboration and communicating clearly and effectively across various formats/audiences
- Willing to travel as needed (up to 10
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance which is issued by the U.S. Government. U.S. 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:
- Demonstrated Expertise of Network testbed development and Network Engineering concepts
- Experience with one or more of the following: data analysis OSI and TCP/IP models and in network design analysis and modeling & simulation.
- Deep knowledge of routing and switching protocols and/or Graph Theory concepts
- Broad exposure to various network emulation/simulation approaches
- Experience with the following technical areas: intersatellite crosslinks and laser optical communication technologies and/or military and commercial satellite communication systems and network engineering
- Possess a current and active U.S. Government Security Clearance Top Secret/SCI level
We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The gradebased pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge and skills.
(Min Max)
$166400 $249600Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee regardless of level and role can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders we want individuals who:
- Operate Strategically
- Lead Change
- Engage with Impact
- Foster Innovation
- Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process our team will provide details of our industryleading 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 companypaid 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 various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe 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 equalopportunity employer. 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 colorreligiongeneticinformation 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 youre 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 emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
