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 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)

$152,000 - $225,000

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 [email protected]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.