Senior Satellite Systems Engineer

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.
Advanced Technology Division's (ATD) Survivability Resiliency Office (SRO) is looking for a senior satellite system engineer for Aerospace's support to the design, development, launch, test, and enterprise integration of a joint national security space system. This program includes acquisition, production, operational and future capability enhancement efforts.
This position requires 100% in person work in either Chantilly, VA or El Segundo, CA
What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as an Aerospace space segment technical lead to a joint program office for systems engineering, integration and test (SEIT) for the acquisition of a spacecraft constellation of a national security space system
• Represent Aerospace in program meetings and technical forums such as technical interchanges, prime and supplier PMRs, delivery status meetings, Anomaly & Failure Review Boards, Engineering Review Boards
• Formulate and draft Aerospace risk positions and recommendations on issues and brief the customer and Aerospace Senior Management on high interest topics.
• Provide Aerospace-tailored mission assurance for a joint national security space system to include leading Aerospace Engineering Matrix technical support for modeling & simulation and laboratory analysis as required.

What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics or another technical discipline.
• 12+ years of increasingly more responsible engineering experience
• Experience designing, building, and testing spacecraft systems
• Experience leading technical teams to solve complex problems and identify analytical or testing verification processes
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as team leader/member
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SSBI/SCI 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:

• Masters or PhD degree in engineering, physics, mathematics or another technical discipline
• Prior experience as a space segment or payload lead
• Prior experience in rendezvous proximity operations (RPO), collision avoidance, or formation flying satellite operations
• Experience leveraging Aerospace Engineering Matrix technical support teams to provide effective contributions
• Experience in industry designing, building, and testing advanced spacecraft systems
• Familiarity with US Government acquisition processes and National Security Space missions

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 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 [email protected]. You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.