Architectures Modeling & Analysis Section Manager

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 the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country’s space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration.   With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions.  Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD!

The Communication Architectures Department performs trade studies, analyses, and simulations to optimize the overall communications performance of satellite, launch vehicle, and ground-based systems.  We define, develop, and analyze robust communications architectures and develop communications analysis tools and prototypes of communications architectures. 

This effort includes evaluating performance of alternative communications architectures with specific attention on communications parameters such as alternative modulation and coding combinations, RF band selection based upon propagation characteristics and spectrum considerations.   Our multidisciplinary staff defines the architectures to ensure cutting edge, state of the art high performance communications and coordinates the activities of related engineering specialties to ensure that mission objectives are achieved

We are seeking a Communication Architectures Section Manager who will lead the Architecture Modeling and Analysis Section of the Communication Architectures Department.  The Architecture Modeling and Analysis Section includes half a dozen engineers in El Segundo, CA as well as Colorado Springs, CO. 

Work Model: This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA, Chantilly, VA, or Colorado Springs, CO, offering a hybrid work model that combines four regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide technical leadership and management oversight to the members of the Architectures Modeling and Analysis Section

• Lead communication architectures-related analysis and evaluation tasks for SSC, NRO, civil, and commercial customers among others

• Interface with program offices, define tasks and schedules, build technical teams, and manage those teams

• Coordinate and collaborate with Aerospace personnel within and outside of the department to solve technical problems

• Recruit and hire new staff, provide mentorship for technical and career development, ad conduct performance reviews for direct reports

• Identify, pursue, and execute new business activities

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree from an accredited university in electrical engineering or related discipline

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

• Strong background in communication systems, architectures, and networks

• Demonstrated ability to optimize architectures based on analysis, system design, RF, modulation and coding and network parameters 

• Project development experience and demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams

• Strong customer interface and teamwork skills with experience in fast-paced environments.

• Track record in presenting results and organizational management

• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, 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:

• Master's Degree or PhD in electrical engineering, communications, or systems engineering from an accredited university

• Working knowledge of interoperability and standards; spectrum management; protocols and infrastructures; wireless communications and network design

• Knowledge of SSC and NRO program