Ground Systems Concept Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly; Sur place; EUR 99 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading aerospace firm is seeking an Engineering Specialist to join their Vehicle and Ground Concepts Department. This role entails designing innovative ground segment solutions for mission needs of the US Space Force and other clients. Applicants must have 8+ years of experience in ground systems and systems engineering, with proficiency in simulation tools like MATLAB and Python. Competitive compensation is offered based on performance and experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Prestations

Comprehensive health care

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) Plan with company-paid benefit

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct long-term technical studies.
• Experience with data center design and operations.

Responsabilités

• Leading conceptual and preliminary design studies for ground systems.
• Evaluating ground system design and participating in design reviews.
• Developing tools and models for concept design activities.

Connaissances

Ground systems knowledge

Systems engineering principles

Software process approaches (e.g., agile)

Proficiency in MATLAB

Proficiency in Python

Experience with cloud offerings

Experience with networking

Formation

Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.)

Outils

MATLAB

Python

Simulink

C++

SolidWorks

Description du poste

Description

The Vehicle and Ground Concepts Department (VGCD) in EED provides space vehicle and ground system preliminary / conceptual design; trade and architecture analysis, modeling, process development and leadership expertise; and tool development in support of conceptual design activities across the space enterprise. As a member of VGCD, you will be 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.

Work Model

This position will follow an in-person work model with a minimum of 4 days per week of onsite work required in one of Aerospace’s campuses in Chantilly, VA, Colorado Springs, CO, Albuquerque, NM, or El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

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

What You Need To Be SuccessfulMinimum Requirements : Engineering Specialist

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

8+ 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

Occasionaldomestic 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.

How You Can Stand Out

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)

Services, microservices etc.

Database technologies

Distributed processing frameworks

Software standards

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

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)$117,300 - $175,900Pay 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 various 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.