Sr. Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Missile Warning, Tracking & Defense (MWTD) Ground Segment Project Engineer
El Segundo, CA - USA
Job Summary
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 Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on spacearchitectures policy and strategy developmental planning system of systems engineering and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers including Air Force Space Command U.S. Strategic Command Air Force Material 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 and horizontal matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.
As theSr.Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Missile Warning Tracking & Defense (MWTD) Ground SegmentProject Engineeryou will play a pivotal role in the transition to anew Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) MEO architecture.Youllwork directly with Epoch 1 and Epoch 2 space vehicle development contractors to ensure their ground segments meet requirements achieve operational readiness and integrate seamlessly into the enterprise OPIR ground architecture. You will provide both technical and programmatic support for the MEO MWTD program including contractor oversight requirements verification enterprise integration activities and planning for follow-on Epoch increments.
The selected candidate willbe requiredto workfull-timeon-site at our facility in El SegundoCA;ColoradoSprings CO;orChantillyVA.
WhatYoullBe Doing
Assistthe Aerospace ground segment leader in engaging Government leaders SETA contractors development contractors and Missile Warning/Tracking community partners to align MEO ground development and CONOPS with operational needs
Work directly with Epoch 1 and Epoch 2 space vehicle contractors to ensure their ground segment deliverables meet technical requirements interface control documents (ICDs) and operational performance standards
Provide ground segment systems engineering support for requirements and ICD development and verification
Support ground segment communications architecture development including data links network design and interface definitions between space vehicles ground stations and enterprise systems
Identifyinitiate and develop multidisciplinary support fromappropriate technicalresources
Evaluate contractor performance against cost schedule and technical metrics and assess risk and trade-space analysesto enabletimelydelivery of capabilities while meeting mission objectives
Support execution ofthe programs Digital Engineering strategy and integrate MBSE models with mission level modeling and simulation
Exemplify Aerospace corporate values of objectivity and integrity while serving as a trusted agent to our government customers
What You Need to be Successful
MinimumRequirementsfor Sr. Project Engineer Communication Systems & Systems Engineering Acquisition:
Bachelors degree in engineering science mathematics or related technical field
12or moreyears of engineering/scientific experience in acquisition planning analysis and development of national security space systems
Experience with groundsystemarchitectures includingdevelopment integration test operations and contractor oversight
Experience with requirements verification interface control documents and system integration across multiple contractors or organizational boundaries
Familiarity with Digital Engineering concepts and Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools
Ability toestablishand maintain trusted relationships with government customers SETA contractorsdevelopment contractorsand key stakeholders under minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to work adaptively on multiple tasksto consistently deliver high-quality products under tight deadlines
Current TS/SCI security clearance which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S citizenship isto obtaina securityclearance.
Up to 10% travel
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if youhaveone or more of these:
Advanced STEM degree
Strong understanding of Missile Warning (MW) Missile Tracking (MT) Missile Defense (MD) and Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) mission areas
Experience withoperationalNSS ground segments(antennas networks datacenters communications software)
Knowledge of prototype and Class C mission acquisition/assurance
MBSE model development experience
Direct experience working with space vehicle contractors on ground segment development integration and enterprise OPIR architecture implementation
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)
$166400.00 - $249600.00Pay 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:
- 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 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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.