Space Systems Engineer

2 days ago

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
Job Title: Space Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil, and commercial customers.

We are seeking a highly skilled Space Systems Engineer to contribute to a team that is developing and delivering a critical space control capability to guarantee space superiority for our nation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical expertise to ground system operations for missions with rapid acquisition timelines
  • Support users in executing their missions by documenting new requirements, providing analysis to validate user configurations, and developing new technical procedures
  • Develop Courses of Action recommendations to inform decisions related to executability and inform customers and management of activities
  • Provide ground and space system engineering support, including technical oversight and insight of multiple prime contractors, working with the Enterprise community
  • Collaborate and help lead technical teams that work closely with our integrated customer team
  • Deliver high-quality technical products in a timely manner
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or a related technical discipline
  • 8 or more years of space acquisition experience and/or ground systems development
  • Experience building and leading effective teams and developing good working interpersonal relations with internal and external organizations
  • Familiarity with Space Operations and tactical-and operational-level command and control
  • Experience in systems engineering and space systems development
  • Ability to support a moderate amount of travel
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree in engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field
  • Satellite operations experience
  • Experience of space systems cradle to grave (development through end of life)
  • Experience in regulatory and policy standards (e.g. spectrum, launch safety)
  • Experience with agile acquisitions of ground systems
  • Experience working closely with matrixed technical organizations, program office peers, customers, and contractor personnel to quickly resolve issues
What We Offer:

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)

$117,300 - $226,900

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
Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 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 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.

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