The Aerospace Corporation

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

The Aerospace Corporation$129K — $249K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science or related STEM field required
  • 8-12 years of relevant professional experience in national security space mission area
  • Experience analyzing satellite and ground communication systems
  • Project development experience and ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required, with ability to obtain SAP access

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise for Mission Delta 3 space EW systems
  • Guide customers through detailed discussions with stakeholders
  • Identify strategies for managing space EW system risks
  • Analyze mission requirements, guiding interface and architectural trades
  • Collaborate with Mission Delta 3, government stakeholders, and contractors
  • Proactively address Mission Delta needs
  • Communicate progress and system details clearly with stakeholders
  • Mentor colleagues to share expertise and program knowledge

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation
  • Flexible work schedules, including telework options
  • Generous 401(k) matching contributions
  • Education assistance and professional development programs
  • Relocation assistance
  • Inclusive work environment prioritizing teamwork and respect
Full Job Description

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 Engineerrole 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 USSFs 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 Yous 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 6 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 youll 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 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

About The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) headquartered in El Segundo, California. The corporation provides technical guidance and advice on all aspects of space missions to military, civil, and commercial customers. Aerospace also designs and develops spacecraft, sensors, and other systems in support of national security, civil, and commercial customers. The corporation has more than 4,000 employees and operates a number of laboratories and test facilities across the United States.
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