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 Advanced Research and Engineering (AR&E) Sub-Division is seeking an innovative and proactive Advanced Research Studies Lead (Senior Project Engineer 6 Multi-Disciplinary Engineering) to tackle some of the nation's most critical and complex challenges in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and R&D ground architectures. The mission of AR&E is to research, develop, and demonstrate next-generation space technologies, and advise on cutting-edge autonomy and machine learning. AR&E leverages expertise and laboratory capabilities from across Aerospace to support cutting-edge R&D for a large intelligence agency.

This is a full-time position based in Chantilly, which requires 100% onsite work.

What You 6ll Be Doing

• Coordinating diverse studies ranging across phenomenologies and technologies, breaking down complex questions into manageable components to deliver data-driven results to the nation 6s hardest problems.
• Engaging Aerospace 6s premier analysis, simulation, and laboratory resources across the Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) matrix and consolidating assessments from Subject Matter Experts within these organizations into cohesive, impactful, and actionable findings for the customer.
• Interacting frequently with government, SETA, and contractor personnel as part of a small team in a fast-paced environment.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Senior Project Engineer- Multi-Disciplinary Engineering:

• Bachelor 6s degree in science, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 10 years of relevant experience in space systems.
• Experience in technical project management, scoping projects and leveraging inter-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in cutting-edge technology applicable to remote sensing, communications, or computation as applied to space systems.
• Experience in Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) OR signals intelligence (SIGINT) technologies.
• Ability to be proactive, think strategically, and anticipate needs.
• Willing to travel domestically up to approximately 10% of time.
• 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.

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 field.
• Direct experience with government or commercial space systems.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Familiarity with AI/ML applications and implementation
  • High-performance computing
  • Optics
  • Photonics
  • Position, navigation, and timing (PNT) technologies
  • Prototyping, CubeSats

We offer a competitive compensation package where you 6ll 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)

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 6 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 6the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.