Sr. Ground Segment 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 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 United States Space Force, United States Space Command, Air Force Material 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.

As a MEO Missile Warning, Tracking & Defense Ground Segment Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the transition to a new Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) MEO/LEO architecture. You’ll oversee multiple Ground Entry Point (GEP) antenna and infrastructure designs, development, integration, and test activities. This position entails providing both technical and programmatic support to ensure successful build out of the GEPs and integration to the ground segment in support of the Missile Track Custody program.

Work Model

Telecommuting is possible 1-2 days per week depending on the needs of the program and customer. This role is on Los Angeles Space Force Base.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Directly supporting a government ground segment lead in an organization that provides technical and acquisitions expertise to the MEO Track Custody program ground segment
• Provide technical expertise to the Government program office customer while collaborating with SETA contractors and multiple development contractors
• Lead systems engineering for Ground Entry Points (GEPs) to include requirements development, RF analyses, antenna development support, site surveys and trade studies, test and verification support, ground segment integration, and operational readiness assessments
• Providing support to operations and integration development and test
• Mentoring less experienced personnel and serve as role model
• Exemplifying Aerospace corporate values of objectivity and integrity when serving as a trusted agent to our government customers

What You Need to be Successful – Senior Project Engineer

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical subject area
• Twelve or more years of increasingly responsible relevant professional engineering experience supporting National Security Space (NSS) missions
• Proven experience with NSS communications architectures development, test, and operationalization
• Experience with NSS operations
• Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Proven ability to establish and maintain trusted relationships with government customers and key stakeholders under minimal supervision
• Track record of leading integrated multidisciplinary teams
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for interactions at all levels of corporate and government leadership
• Demonstrated ability to work adaptively on multiple tasks in a small, diverse team in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 30 percent of the time
• This position requires a current and active Secret security clearance, 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 a relevant technical subject area
• Experience with OPIR missile warning programs
• Experience with NSS operational antennas, networks, datacenters, and communications
• Understanding of current DoD acquisition practices
• Experience directing matrixed technical support teams

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performa