Senior Project Leader

3 days ago


El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
About the Role

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Leader to join our team in El Segundo, CA. As a Senior Project Leader, you will be responsible for leading complex projects related to modeling and simulation, signal and image processing, and radar and space surveillance systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead studies to characterize and project threat systems based on a combination of validated intelligence, engineering judgment, and concurrent design methodologies.
  • Co-lead the technical development of the Advanced Sensor Performance Evaluation & Concept Toolkit (ASPECT) and related radar and active sensor modeling efforts.
  • Facilitate the deployment or implementation of existing Aerospace tools and frameworks with government customers across the space enterprise.
  • Ensure SPEAD expertise grows related to modern techniques and unconventional methods for algorithm design and problem-solving.
Requirements
  • Masters degree in engineering, science, or appropriate technical discipline from an accredited university.
  • 8 years of applicable engineering experience.
  • Superior project management and team leadership skills and experience.
  • Experience in systems engineering analysis of radars and space surveillance systems, including system-of-systems architectures, system and sensor level evaluation and simulation, mission performance assessment, and system integration.
  • Background in statistics, estimation, controls, signal processing, or a related field with experience developing and implementing radar tracking algorithms.
  • Proficient in at least one of the following programming languages: FORTRAN, C++, Matlab, Python, Java, or C.
  • Ability to apply broad systems-level thinking and to quickly understand and absorb a wide array of capabilities and tools.
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication and briefing skills along with the ability to work independently and interact effectively with high-level government, Aerospace, and contractor personnel.
  • This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ph.D. degree in engineering, science, or appropriate technical discipline from an accredited university.
  • Academic background in systems engineering/architecting and simulation/modeling.
  • Experience with radar design trade studies, technology insertion, requirements definition to support architecture evolution of radar tracking systems.
  • Provided and/or led system, architecture, or enterprise-level algorithm and radar functionality assessments.
  • Extensive knowledge of the breadth and depth of the Engineering and Technology Group's (ETG) technical capabilities.
What We Offer

The Aerospace Corporation offers a competitive compensation package, including a grade-based pay range of $132,900 - $257,100 per year. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.



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