Senior Resilient Payload Systems Engineer

All roles require onsite presence a minimum of four days per week. Some roles may require five days onsite based on role responsibilities, business needs and manager discretion. Schedule flexibility may be available depending on the role and manager approval, including a 9/80 work schedule and compensatory time off (time off earned for hours worked beyond 40 per week) for eligible employees. The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community (IC) 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 Technology Division, Survivability and Resilience Office (SRO) operates on the leading edge of developing the next generation of resilient capabilities for our IC customers and mission partners. Our focus is on R&D, technology maturation, risk reduction, end-to-end capability and effective integration to enable successful demonstrations and major system acquisitions. The office has cross-organizational reach across the Space Enterprise and manages varying mission assurance models tailored to meet customer acquisition approaches. We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer (Multi-Disciplinary Engineering) to provide Payload Systems Engineering support to a high-priority National Security Space System program. In this position, you will be a key leader in the development of boundary-pushing space systems capabilities and their integration into the space enterprise. This includes technical leadership for maturation of critical technologies for payload design, development, and operation along with hardware/software development, integration, and testing. You will coordinate Aerospace activities across multiple technical areas to support the development, manufacturing, integration, test, and evaluation of end-to-end system performance. This full-time position requires 100% onsite work in Chantilly, VA. What You9ll Be Doing Provide Aerospace technical leadership to the development and execution of a resilient space payload, including multi-segment testing, on-orbit performance, and systems engineering processes. Serve as a Payload Systems Engineer and lead a team of matrixed engineers dedicated to assuring the success of payload test units and subsequent design, build, integration, test and mission operations for the resilient space payload. Lead coordination of matrixed, cross-program Aerospace support to develop joint recommendations with program stakeholders and deliver impactful Aerospace products that advise government customers on payload risks and opportunities. Independently assess and identify risks during payload system development, integration and test activities and lead Aerospace subject matter experts to influence program decisions Support space vehicle launch system integration, on-orbit initialization, and operations activities Act as a senior mentor to team members, providing guidance to staff in both technical duties and program office responsibilities. What You Need to be Successful: Senior Project Engineer Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Minimum Requirements: Bachelor9s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related discipline 10 or more years of progressively more responsible experience Direct experience with satellite subsystem design, development, integration, test and/or on-orbit operations Experience coordinating and leading matrixed technical teams across multiple disciplines Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to apply Aerospace world class capabilities to program challenges and working collaboratively with customer, SETA and contractor personnel Ability to effectively use verbal, presentation and written communication skills to highlight Aerospace impacts to all levels of the customer and Aerospace organizations Willingness to travel to Aerospace and CONUS contractor facilities approximately once per month This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the U.S. 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 Electrical Engineering, science, mathematics, or a related discipline 12 or more years of experience with increasing responsibilities in subsystem design, development, integration, test and/or on-orbit operations Experience with microelectronics, RF performance, electro-mechanical systems, and electrical system modeling and testing Experience with space system mission assurance practices and standards tailoring Prior experience and familiarity with DoD, Space/Air Force and/or Intelligence Community resiliency initiatives We offer a competitive compensation package where you9ll 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) $160,300.00 - $240,500.00 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 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