Advanced Communications Satellite Project Engineer/Sr. Advanced Communications Satellite Projec[...]

aero; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 117,300 - 226,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

401(k) Plan with company paid benefit

Flexible work schedules including telework options

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs

Job summary

Aero in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Project Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team focused on critical defense contracts for the Space Force. In this role, you will leverage your engineering expertise to develop systems that meet national needs and collaborate closely with teams across various disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, alongside a bachelor's degree and 8+ years of engineering experience. Benefits include competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience, including systems engineering.
• Experience in technical evaluation and relationship building.
• Top Secret/SSBI/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system capabilities and architecture.
• Lead technical evaluations of vendor proposals.
• Support the Government program office with acquisition activities.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related

Master’s degree in relevant technical area

Job description

Rapid System Acquisitions Department

We seek creative technical individuals who thrive in a collaborative work environment of small teams to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground systems.

As an Advanced Communications Satellite Project Engineer or Senior Advanced Communications Satellite Project Engineer, you will serve as a key member of the engineering team to influence, shape, and define high priority defense contracts critical to the Space Force. Working within a space‑focused acquisition program office, you will translate warfighter needs into reality to ensure next‑generation systems are mission ready. This is an exciting role that provides multidisciplinary breadth (cross‑functional interactions and engagement with multiple engineering disciplines) and depth (translation of mission partner and customer needs to technical requirements).

Location: El Segundo, CA. Full‑time, on‑site.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and maintain system capabilities, constraints and architecture that meet national system needs. Integrate Aerospace ETG specialists to solve technical challenges.
• Work shoulder to shoulder with government program management and cross‑functional contractor teams to field classified critical systems. Support the Government program office with acquisition activities such as source selection and contract modifications.
• Lead technical evaluations of vendor proposals and monitor execution to ensure contractor efforts meet rigorous performance standards.
• Communicate system capabilities and insight to Government and Aerospace leadership to educate on risks, issues, opportunities, and associated mitigation strategies.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements – Project Engineer – Systems Engineering – Acquisition and Systems Engineering:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physical science, mathematics, or related technical degree is required.
• 8 or more years of engineering experience, including experience in a systems engineering and/or program management environment is required.
• Experience building and maintaining effective interpersonal relations with internal and external organizations such as with customers, Aerospace, contractors, or related.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Willing to travel domestically approx. 10‑15% (as required).
• This position requires a current Top Secret/SSBI/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain additional security clearances issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance and receive additional accesses.

In addition to the above, requirements for Senior Project Engineer – Systems Engineering – Acquisition and Systems Engineering include:

• 12 years or more of engineering experience, including experience in a systems engineering and/or program management environment.
• Acting as a senior mentor to team members, providing technical guidance to staff in both technical duties and program office responsibilities as well as development insights.
• Develop, foster, and manage ETG support to the program and ensure the program is receiving the required subject matter expertise.

How You Can Stand Out

• Current or previous access to Special Access Programs.
• An advanced degree in a relevant technical area.
• Experience working in a program office with a government customer is desirable.
• In‑depth knowledge of DoD acquisitions, satellite communication, cyber operations, ground systems, Space Systems Command specs and standards, or a combination thereof.

Compensation

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. 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: $117,300.00 – $226,900.00. Pay Basis: Annual.

Leadership Competencies

• 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.

• 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

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. 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 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.