R&D Engineer, Space Systems — Project Lead (TS/SCI)

The Aerospace Corporation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 117,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness

Relocation assistance

Telework options

401(k) and matching

Education assistance

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA seeks a Project Engineer/Multi-Disciplinary Engineering to drive systems analysis and R&D across the overhead intelligence portfolio. You will work with government officials and cross-functional teams to scope and integrate technical analyses for cutting-edge space technologies.

Senior-level candidates with 10+ years of experience may take lead on projects, coordinating inter-disciplinary teams and strategic investments in new concepts and CONOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 6 or more years of relevant experience for Project Engineer; 10+ years for Sr. Project Engineer.
• Experience in researching and developing new technologies for space systems (sensors, processing, or communications).
• Active TS/SBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Manage systems analysis, modeling and simulation across the customer portfolio.
• Coordinate technical analysis to support R&D of new materials, technologies, and systems for overhead intelligence collection.
• Evaluate impact of new concepts on national security space architecture.
• Provide rigorous technical analysis to inform government decisions on future tech investments.
• Interface with government officials, SETA, and contractor personnel in a fast-paced team.
• Occasional travel.

Skills

RF components architectures signal

Remote sensing EO/RF

Microelectronics space apps

Research & development

Technical project management

Inter-disciplinary teams

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering/math

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA seeks a Project Engineer/Multi-Disciplinary Engineering to drive systems analysis and R&D across the overhead intelligence portfolio. You will work with government officials and cross-functional teams to scope and integrate technical analyses for cutting-edge space technologies.

Senior-level candidates with 10+ years of experience may take lead on projects, coordinating inter-disciplinary teams and strategic investments in new concepts and CONOPs.