Senior GNC Engineer for Mission-Critical Space Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k) Plan with company match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support the Sentinel Program Office, focusing on Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems. The selected candidate will provide technical support, assess contractor designs, and ensure mission-critical system reliability. Requirements include a BS in Electrical Engineering, 12+ years of relevant experience, and a current security clearance. This role includes up to 25% travel and offers a competitive salary ranging from $151,300 to $226,900 annually.

Qualifications

• 12 or more years of industry or USAF experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically approximately 25%.
• Current and active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, on-site support to the Sentinel Program Office Integrated Product Teams.
• Review technical correctness of contractor delivered hardware design requirements.
• Support unit and subsystem level qualification and acceptance testing.

Skills

Embedded software development

Guidance and Navigation Systems

Cyber Security

Reliability Engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cameo

DOORS

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support the Sentinel Program Office, focusing on Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems. The selected candidate will provide technical support, assess contractor designs, and ensure mission-critical system reliability. Requirements include a BS in Electrical Engineering, 12+ years of relevant experience, and a current security clearance. This role includes up to 25% travel and offers a competitive salary ranging from $151,300 to $226,900 annually.