Engineer for Space Domain Awareness
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: January 19, 2023
Job Description:
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.At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and
diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion
and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
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.We are looking for a Project Engineer or Senior Project
Engineer for Space Domain Awareness for the Survivability and
Resilience Office of the Advanced Technology Division within the
National Systems Group. This office provides critical subject
matter expertise to assist the government in architecting,
developing, and verifying resilient space and ground systems. In
this role you will develop and sustain key information systems
critical to the protection of national systems on orbit while
identifying, elevating, and recommending new technologies and
engineering techniques for current and future ground subsystemsThis
position requires 100% on site work with the customer in Chantilly,
VA.What You'll Be Doing
- Monitor the Contractor development and sustainment (operations
& maintenance) efforts while identifying potential risks, issues, &
opportunities (RIO) to senior staff;
- Identify impacts of Contractor-recommended software and
architecture changes, and advise the government program office on
alternative solutions and implementations;
- Lead and support Aerospace-led efforts (i.e., technology
assessments, studies, and trades) in candidate's areas of expertise
including but not limited to new technologies, systems engineering
techniques, or IT updates;
- Lead and interface with the Aerospace engineering matrix on
Aerospace-led projects involving subject matter experts;
- Represent the program office as technical SME and/or support or
lead Integrated Product Teams with program office and development
Contractor personnel;
- Plan and implement technically-sound verification and
validation approaches on large, complex, software-intensive ground
software system-of-systems.What You Need to be SuccessfulMinimum
Requirements for Project Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, mathematics, or a
related technical discipline;
- 8 years of experience in professional engineering experience
with increasing responsibilities;
- Ability to work in a team environment;
- Experience supporting at least one ground system development or
SDA-related technical analysis project
- Ability to communicate current technology, processes, and/or
methods to the Aerospace team and customer;
- Ability to coordinate technical activities of Aerospace
teams;
- Willing to travel [domestically/internationally] approx.
10%
- This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security
clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the US government. U.S
citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.In addition
to the above, Senior Project Engineer:
- A minimum of twelve (12) years of professional engineering
experience with increasing responsibilities;
- Demonstrated ability to lead small teams;
- Hands-on knowledge of Space Domain Awareness or Battle
Management, Command and Control systems.How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Advanced degree in science, engineering, mathematics, or a
related technical discipline;
- Significant experience in Battle Management, Command and
Control of air, land, sea, or space defense systems;
- Familiarity of satellite ground systems (acquisition, design,
development, architecture, and operations) and threats to space
systems;
- Prior experience supporting systems engineering activities in
the IC (especially the NRO);
- Familiarity with government acquisition policies and
procedures;
- Knowledge and understanding of the traditional systems
engineering Vee;
- Experience with advanced IT capabilities, including Agile
Development and DevSecOps;
- Experience providing direct engineering support to NRO
satellites or ground systems (or similarly complex system);
- Demonstrated ability to work asynchronously with worldwide
remote team members;
- Familiarity working with Aerospace engineering matrix.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 respectWe 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. If you're 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 email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also
review Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as
well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
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