Advanced Communications Technology Lead

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 Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, developmental planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including Air Force Space Command, U.S. Strategic Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.

The Enterprise Engineering and Technology Futures department provides technical leadership for the Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power Program Executive Officer (PEO). The department is responsible for architecting and integrating across the portfolio, creating and executing advanced technology demonstrations, and applying digital engineering practices to accelerate fielding of effective capabilities to the warfighter.

Work will be performed 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as the Government's Lead Technical Advisor on a variety of Advanced Communications Technology projects
• Define and lead technical study teams to analyze and define mission architectures, requirements concept development for new projects
• Lead teams of subject matter experts to perform technical oversight of technology efforts and ensure successful delivery to the Government
• Team with science and technology partners in Government, Academia, and Industry to find cutting-edge technologies with mission applications
• Work as part of a creative, mission-focused team to start-up new projects to define future mission concepts and develop technology demonstrations with mission partners
• Assist the Government in program management and acquisition activities for technology projects
• Work with corporate innovation teams to ensure targeted investment of research and development resources to maximize impact to customer mission

This position is available as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer.

What You Need to be Successful

Project Engineer

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in science, engineering, math or other relevant technical discipline
• 8 years or more of relevant technical experience that includes systems engineering and development
• Experience in engineering systems for space, defense or similar real-world applications
• Experience with program management and contractor oversight
• Pro-active mindset to learn and seek new technologies to solve challenging customer problems
• Willing to travel domestically approx. 25% of the time
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Senior Project Engineer

• 12 years or more of relevant technical experience that includes systems engineering and development
• Same requirements as above

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Graduate degree from an accredited program in engineering, science, math, or other relevant technical discipline
• Experience with and understanding of radio frequency systems
• Experience with and understanding of digital signal processing
• Experience with satellite communication systems
• Experience working in smaller, start-up environments with proven track-record to build customer relationships and create innovative, new products
• Experience working with non-space joint warfighting domains or services (e.g. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps)
• Experience in the Government mission areas of Space Domain Awareness, Space Superiority, and/or Battle Management, Command and Control

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 - Mid - Max)

$113,250 - $157,425 - $210,000

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 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 ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.