Ground Systems Concept Engineer
2 days ago
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Ground Systems Concept Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Enterprise Effects Division, you will be responsible for designing innovative ground segment solutions to meet the most pressing mission needs of our US Space Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, NOAA, and commercial/international customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing concept exploration and engineering support of ground systems for customer programs
- Leading and participating in conceptual and preliminary design studies and trades of ground systems, to include multi-disciplinary engineering teams
- Evaluating ground system design and architecture concepts and participating in design reviews
- Working with government and program office personnel and technical experts across Aerospace
- Developing tools and models that support ground system concept design and analysis activities
- Mentoring junior members of the department
Requirements:
- A strong knowledge of ground systems, spacecraft systems, and systems engineering principles
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to change, and demonstrate initiative under pressure
- 6+ years of relevant experience in leading, developing and working on multi-disciplinary engineering teams
- Demonstrated experience in developing ground systems concepts
- Demonstrated experience in mission control or mission processing systems for space systems
- Demonstrated experience in concurrent engineering tools, processes, and methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and conduct long-term technical studies for geographically dispersed programs
- Occasional domestic travel
- A current and active Top Secret/SCI security clearance issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) from an accredited program in a relevant engineering discipline
- Demonstrated experience with dedicated on-premises compute hardware
- Demonstrated experience with Amazon, Microsoft, or Oracle cloud offerings
- Demonstrated experience with antenna, hardware etc. related to ground entry points
- Demonstrated experience with communications and networking
- Demonstrated experience with software, software process approaches (e.g., waterfall, agile)
- Demonstrated experience with data center design and operations
- Demonstrated experience with network maintenance, load balancing, data coordination
- Proficiency in simulation tools/programming languages, including one or more of: MATLAB, Python, Simulink, STK, C++, SolidWorks
- Strong, demonstrated personal initiative
- Experience with the Intelligence Community
Benefits:
- 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
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