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.
The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence including electronics programs advanced technologies ground and communications imagery programs and systems engineering and launch.
The GEOINT Futures Office (GFO) Space Vehicle (SV) Department supports the design and acquisition of a complex National Intelligence electro-optical this position you will serve as a Space Segment Systems Engineer coordinating Aerospace activities across a broad spectrum of technical areas to support the design manufacture integration test and evaluation of a complex national security space system.
The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facility in Chantilly VA.
What Youll Be Doing
Supporting development and execution of the enterprise technical framework including the architectural realization design development verification and CONOPs maturation
Leading space segment support to requirement ownership and verification
Independently assessing identifying and mitigating risks to the space segment integration activities and ensuring information sharing among various IPTs
Providing independent verification and validation efforts by leveraging personal knowledge and the expertise of supporting subject matter experts
Providing integrated advice to the government customer staff team and your Aerospace peers
Generating periodic written reports and presentations to customer and Aerospace management
Supporting close and frequent interaction with government customer SETA and contractor personnel
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Electrical Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field
4 years of relevant experience in space segment systems engineering
Effective systems engineering and analysis skills to identify problems develop solutions and assess risk
Ability to lead and coordinate the activities of teams of technical staff to develop complex space enterprise solutions
Willing to travel to Aerospace and contractor facilities throughout CONUS approx. one week per month
This position requires a current and active TS/SBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph 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:
Advanced degree in Electrical Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field
Prior experience providing direct engineering support to the development of space system or similarly complex hardware
Prior experience supporting systems engineering activities in the intelligence community
Prior experience supporting the design and development phases for a national security space program
Ability to work closely and cooperatively with contractor personnel
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 grade-based 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)
$100300.00 - $150400.00Pay 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:
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 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.
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Aerospace operates the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering.