Space Electromagnetic Warfare Systems Engineer (Project Engineer / Sr. Project Engineer)

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers’ portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems. The Space Electromagnetic Warfare Systems Engineer role provides communication systems engineering expertise for the United States Space Force (USSF) Combat Forces Command (CFC) Mission Delta 3 Sustainment Squadron. Mission Delta 3 is the USSF’s space electromagnetic warfare (EW) mission delta. This position will lead Mission Delta 3 in defining, acquiring, verifying, fielding, integrating, maintaining, and refining USSF space EW warfighting capabilities while being cognizant of cost, schedule, technical performance, and risks. Further, this position will work with space EW systems such as the Counter Communications System (CCS), the Space Electromagnetic Warfare Operating Location (SEWOL), the Remote Modular Terminals (RMTs), and Bounty Hunter. As part of the space EW community, this critical position will work to support operational activities and influence future capability needs. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science or related STEM field is required
8 or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience in the national security space mission area is required
Ability to analyze satellite and ground communication systems, including the interpretation and review of detailed technical specifications and interface control documents
Project development experience coupled with ability to lead and participate in multi-disciplinary teams
Professional technical experience with communication systems
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time, including the potential for OCONUS travel (as required)
This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain access to SAP, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
12 or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience in the national security space mission area is required
Proven ability to analyze satellite and ground communication systems, including the interpretation and review of detailed technical specifications and interface control documents
Demonstrated project development experience coupled with a proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science or related STEM field is strongly preferred
Expertise in space electromagnetic warfare
Knowledge in fielding ground-based space communication systems
Familiarity with testing and analyzing communication systems to verify requirements
Experience in working with stakeholders to elicit, document, peer review, and validate requirements for DoD system requirements documents and statements of work
Skilled in working with electromagnetic warfare government stakeholders
Background with Mission Delta 3 systems
In-depth knowledge of DoD acquisitions, information technologies, cybersecurity, or a combination of these fields
Current or previous access to SAP, which is issued by the U.S. government, is preferred. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise to develop and deliver operational insights into the Mission Delta 3 space EW systems
Ensure that Mission Delta 3 customers receive expert guidance in detailed discussions with both internal and external stakeholders
Identify and develop handling strategies for space EW system risks, issues, and opportunities
Provide communication systems expertise through mission analyses, specification of requirements, architectural trades, guidance on interface requirements, feedback on contractor design and development details, assessments of program risks and opportunities, system verification through testing and analysis, and fielding
Effectively work with members of Mission Delta 3, other government stakeholders, Aerospace, and other contractors
Take initiative to anticipate and be responsive to Mission Delta needs
Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally in reports and briefings with government stakeholders and Aerospace management on plans, progress, and system details
Share your expertise and program knowledge to help develop other employees

Benefits

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