Lead Space-Based Sensing Architect

The Aerospace Corporation; Virginia; On-site; USD 117,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care

Paid holidays

401(k) Plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, Virginia, seeks a Space-based phenomenology Lead (Project Engineer/Senior) to analyze and integrate commercial space-based sensor capabilities within national security architectures. On-site role requiring TS/SBI/SCI clearance and a strong technical background.

Join a team supporting NRO CSPO and interfacing with emerging space companies to drive acquisition decisions, architecture optimization, and strategic technology investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering, mathematics, or science field.
• Six years of relevant technical experience.
• Technical understanding of space-based architectures.
• Working knowledge of space-based sensor phenomenologies.
• Ability to address complex challenges via analytical modeling and simulation.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Experience leading technical teams with diverse backgrounds.
• Willing to travel domestically (approximately yearly).
• Security clearance TS/SBI/SCI and U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical evaluations of commercial space-based sensor capabilities for national security architectures.
• Communicate programmatic and technical issues and provide independent recommendations.
• Interact with non-traditional space sector companies and emerging technologies.
• Oversee task execution and manage budgets, status, and findings.
• Collaborate across NRO and Intelligence Community to influence investments.
• Lead technical staff and matrixed resources across topics.
• Work in a fast-paced environment solving complex challenges with strategy and collaboration.

Skills

Architecture modeling

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Space-based sensors

Analytical modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, or science

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, Virginia, seeks a Space-based phenomenology Lead (Project Engineer/Senior) to analyze and integrate commercial space-based sensor capabilities within national security architectures. On-site role requiring TS/SBI/SCI clearance and a strong technical background.

Join a team supporting NRO CSPO and interfacing with emerging space companies to drive acquisition decisions, architecture optimization, and strategic technology investments.