Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) C2 Terminal Systems Engineer

aero; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 151,300 - 226,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

401(k) Plan with immediate eligibility

Education assistance programs

Job summary

aero in El Segundo, CA is seeking a leader for acquisition in Command & Control (C2) Terminal systems, vital for the ESS NC3 system. The successful candidate will evaluate architectures and integrate systems, requiring expertise in RF systems and antennas.

The role demands a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 12+ years of experience. Candidates must hold a Secret security clearance, with the role being on-site.

Compensation ranges from $151,300 to $226,900 annually, with comprehensive benefits including health care, 401(k), and education assistance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of related experience in Antenna/RF system design.
• Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate terminal architectures and integrate competitive developments.
• Solve technical problems in military satellite communications.
• Engage with customers and lead project teams.

Skills

Subject matter expertise in RF systems

Signal processing

Project leadership

Antenna/RF system design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

This role offers the opportunity to lead acquisition for Command & Control (C2) Terminal systems that are essential components of the ESS Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) system. You will evaluate terminal architectures, prototypes, and integrate and test alternative competitive terminal developments.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility at El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide subject matter expertise in RF systems, antennas, and software‑defined radio (SDR) communication subsystems
• Solve technical problems in the areas of military satellite communications, including signal processing
• Engage the customer with impact on the problems to be solved and lead project teams
• Use your technical abilities and insights to foster innovation and keep ongoing development programs successfully executing while influencing future mission capabilities
• Operate strategically by supporting our NC3 customers and stakeholders
• Develop, foster, and manage ETG support to the program and ensure the program receives the required subject‑matter expertise

What You Need to be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline
• Twelve or more years of related experience in Antenna/RF System design, analysis and testing
• Experience supporting DoD/IC space system programs
• This position requires an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 10% of the time

How You Can Stand Out

• An advanced degree in a relevant technical area
• Proficiency in phased array design and performance measurement
• Demonstrated experience leading development projects and mentoring junior staff
• Proven ability to architect and implement antenna and RF and antenna system solutions with real‑world performance requirements
• Experience with developing and/or operating ground stations
• Experience working in a program office with a government customer is desirable

Compensation for this position ranges from $151,300.00 to $226,900.00 per year.

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

• 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

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