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Senior Project Manager, Space Systems Engineer

2 months ago


Los Angeles, 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 as a Communication Systems Engineer. This is a unique opportunity to work on a diverse set of ground network development activities supporting the Next Gen OPIR and USNDS programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide space-ground systems integration expertise for the Next Generation OPIR Program's ground system, specifically the Relay Ground Station (RGS) antennas and related ground networks.
  • Support Next Gen OPIR space-ground interface development, test, requirement verification and enterprise sell-off.
  • Identify critical system integration decision points and milestones/events to ensure the successful transitioning of Next Gen OPIR system capabilities from development to operations.
  • Provide thought leadership to the development of a robust tech mat strategy for the next generation MW survivable / endurable (S/E) antenna design.
  • Lead technical studies to assess USNDS antenna performance and inform the near-future design trade space.
  • Participate in program status assessments and conduct independent risk assessments that inform government and Aerospace management of technical issues and recommended courses of action.
  • Provide insight into contractor system development and integration planning and execution, including system functional and performance testing for the ground, space, and combined ground-space capabilities.
  • Represent Aerospace in program meetings and technical forums such as design reviews, technical interchanges, and program management reviews.
  • Lead non-conformance, anomaly, and major technical issue response teams to support space-ground and Enterprise-related review boards.
  • Collaborate with government, SE&I, SETA, and contractor counterparts to coordinate program technical activities.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Science or a related technical field.
  • Twelve or more years of responsible professional engineering experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments.
  • Experience with development, test, and fielding of space-ground communications systems.
  • Prior engineering leadership or project management experience.
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with military, technical, and contractor teams.
  • Active secret clearance with an ability to obtain TS/SCI, which is issued by the US government. US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
  • Ability to support periodic travel (typically 1 trip per month).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in a STEM field.
  • Strong, hands-on knowledge of ground system architectures, especially antenna networks and advanced communications network technologies.
  • Technical understanding of the current threat environment.
  • Understanding of and experience working with a matrixed engineering organization.
  • Ability to function effectively with limited supervision.
  • Strong customer-focused demeanor with outstanding skills in coordinating exchanges between technical staff and the customer.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.