Space Systems Engineer

19 hours ago


Chantilly, Virginia, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As an 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.

We are seeking a highly skilled Space Systems Engineer to join our team. This position requires 100% on-site work in Chantilly, VA. The successful candidate will provide deep technical expertise and critical recommendations to the Government for the acquisition of cutting-edge spacecraft RF payload capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide on-site support to the government customer and collaborate with the customer, SETA contractors, and development contractors to meet mission needs.
  • Provide technical advice on the acquisition though operation of the spacecraft payload systems - to include RF Receivers, Antennas, and associated components.
  • Coordinate with corporate technical SMEs across the enterprise to support data-driven recommendations for decision making.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field.
  • 12 or more years of increasingly more responsible engineering experience.
  • Relevant RF Payload experience.
  • Expertise in at least one RF Payload area: Electronically Steerable Antennas or RF Receivers.
  • Willing to travel domestically up to 25% of the time.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience.



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