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 or Colorado Springs, CO.
What You’ll Be Doing
- 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
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for Project Engineer - Communications Systems Engineering:
- 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
Minimum Requirements for Sr. Project Engineer - Communications Systems Engineering:
- All of the above requirements for Project Engineer – Communication Systems Engineering
- 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
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- 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
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll 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)
$129,000.00 - $249,600.00
Pay Basis: Annual
Leadership 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 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 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, 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 [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .
