Senior Systems Engineer for Data Transmit and Receive Network

4 days ago

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer for Data Transmit and Receive Network

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, providing innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil, and commercial customers. As a Senior Systems Engineer for Data Transmit and Receive Network, you will be part of a team that delivers cutting-edge solutions to support the nation's space missions.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support the development, fielding, planning, integration, and operational employment of new space combat power and Battle Management Command, Control and Communications (BMC3) capabilities. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise on ground systems, satellite operations, space capabilities, command and control, and battle management to support the generation and operational readiness of United States Space Force (USSF) tactical forces.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work closely with customer teams to identify programmatic, technical, and mission assurance challenges and develop timely and quality solutions for Data Transmit and Receive Network (DTRN) capabilities
  • Solve the customers' hardest problems in the development, fielding, planning, integration, and operational employment of new space combat power and BMC3 capabilities
  • Collaborate in multi-disciplined and multi-organizational technical working group discussions, and provide technical status and recommendations to Aerospace and government leadership
  • Provide the customer with technical assessments of system design, process integrity, and schedule confidence for missions with rapid acquisition timelines
  • Support Space Force Generation (SPAFORGEN) and other activities to assess the readiness of space combat forces for presentation to joint warfighting commands
  • Work with mixed government, SE&I, and FFRDC teams in architecture, strategy, and systems engineering projects and tasks
  • Provide ground and space system engineering support
  • Provide trusted technical counsel to SpOC on all aspects of ground and space systems from initial concept through intelligence needs, force requirements, enterprise integration, and operations
  • Deliver high-quality technical products in a timely manner
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or other relevant technical discipline
  • Twelve or more years of increasingly responsible relevant professional engineering experience supporting National Security Space (NSS) missions
  • Familiarity with space tactical mission operations, operational-level command and control, and battle management
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain trusted relationships with government customers and key stakeholders under minimal supervision
  • Experience with the elements and processes associated with a government system acquisition lifecycle
  • Demonstrated ability to work adaptively on multiple tasks in a small, diverse team in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for interactions at all levels of corporate and government leadership
  • This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance and additional special accesses, which are issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
  • Ability to travel domestically, with some international travel possible
Preferred Qualifications
  • Solid understanding of ground system architectures, satellite communications technologies, agile software development, digital engineering/model-based systems engineering, and cybersecurity
  • Experience with NSS operational antennas, networks, datacenters, and communications
  • Current knowledge of operational-echelon command and control (C2) and combat power system technologies, capabilities, acquisition, and an understanding of space and ground systems development
  • Previous work with organizations such as Joint Staff, USSPACECOM, DoD/OSD, SPOs/Centers (i.e. Space Systems Command, Space Rapid Capabilities Office), NRO, MDA, and other US agencies and mission partners to assist in understanding the Space Force's strategic priorities and direction
  • Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) /Special Access Required (SAR) accesses
What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

(Min - Max)

$151,300 - $226,900Pay Basis: Annual

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

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

  • 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

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at or by email at You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

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