Senior Optical Communications Engineer

19 hours ago

Chantilly, Virginia, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
Job Title: Senior Optical Communications 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 Senior Optical Communications Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. As a member of our Communications and Signal Analysis Department (CSAD), you will be responsible for supporting the analysis, development, acquisition, integration, and testing of advanced optical satellite communication systems and associated ground optical terminal systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supporting the analysis, development, acquisition, integration, and testing of advanced optical satellite communication systems and associated ground optical terminal systems
  • Initiating studies, coordinating tasking, leading teams, performing technical studies, presenting results, and interfacing with multiple stakeholders
  • Supporting our Civil, DoD, and intelligence community customers, including the National Reconnaissance Office
  • Taking initiative to inform stakeholders of perceived technical problems and recommended courses of action
  • Acting as the organization's designated representative at program review meetings, technical meetings, presentations, and symposia
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics/Optics, or related technical discipline
  • Expertise in free-space optical satellite communications links/networks
  • Eight or more years of experience in optical communications link analysis, modeling & simulation tools/software, and lab experience with fiber-optic communication systems or laser-based optical/instrumentation systems
  • Willing to travel domestically approximately 10% of the time
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline
  • Experience with our customers and knowledge of National Technical Means
  • Direct experience (3+ years) on space optical communication programs in the commercial, civil/DoD/IC domain, from either space and/or ground terminal aspect
  • Work in the fiber-optic telecom industry, or in optical systems for lidar/imaging systems, or in Satellite Communications
  • Demonstrated strong analytical and team leadership and multi-tasking skills
  • Active TS/SCI
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
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
  • Relocation assistance
  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
  • Education assistance programs

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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