Senior Ground Systems Engineer: Space Ops Lead

aero; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 151,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Paid holidays

Telework options

401(k) plan with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs. This Ground Systems Engineer role is on-site at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM and requires extensive systems engineering experience and a TS/SCI clearance.

You will coordinate with government and contractor teams to deliver critical ground capabilities for space operations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to contribute to major national security space programs with industry leaders and

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or related STEM field is required.
• Space experience is required (satellite ground development and operations).
• 12 or more years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering or program management.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; experience presenting and writing technical information.
• Travel is required.
• This position requires a current TS/SCI security clearance with SAP eligibility, which is issued by the US Government.
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Government, SETA, and contractor teams to field a critical ground system.
• Support program reviews, design, development, test, and transition to operations efforts.
• Understand and ensure implementation of requirements for ground system design, mission concept of operations, prototype and test, initial flight checkout, flight operations, and operational transition support.
• Provide mission assurance and assist with ground architecture development and integration efforts in a commercial cloud environment.
• Identify risk areas and mitigation efforts to meet mission objectives.
• Work closely with Program Manager (O-5).
• Solicit and oversee ETG members to solve critical problems for the local program office.
• Routinely present status updates to Senior Material Leaders (O-6) and Space SpRCO Director (SES-2).
• Interface with multiple government agencies to provide capability to the warfighter.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

BS degree in engineering or related STEM

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs. This Ground Systems Engineer role is on-site at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM and requires extensive systems engineering experience and a TS/SCI clearance.

You will coordinate with government and contractor teams to deliver critical ground capabilities for space operations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to contribute to major national security space programs with industry leaders and