Senior Microelectronics R&D Engineer – Space Systems

The Aerospace Corporation; Town of Westfield (NY); On-site; USD 151,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Paid holidays and vacation

Telework options

401(k) plan

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Multi-Disciplinary Engineering to lead R&D efforts in microelectronics for space systems. This full-time role is based on-site in Chantilly and requires active security clearance, citizenship, and a strong track record in cross-disciplinary engineering teams.

You will scope and direct technical analysis, evaluate new concepts for national security space architectures, and provide decision-grade analyses to government customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in science, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Current and active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph required.
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain clearance.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in R&D of new technologies for space systems (sensors, processing, or communications).
• Industry experience in modern microelectronic chip design, layout, and fabrication processes.
• Experience in technical project management, scoping projects, and leveraging inter-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to be proactive, think strategically, and anticipate needs.

Responsibilities

• Scope, direct, and integrate technical analysis and testing for R&D of new materials, technologies, and systems.
• Evaluate the impact of new concepts, technologies, and CONOPs on the national security space architecture.
• Provide rigorous technical analysis to inform government decisions on microelectronics technology and demonstration investments.
• Interface daily with government officials, SETA, and contractor personnel as part of a small team in a fast-paced environment.
• Occasional travel.

Skills

Project management

Space hardware

R&D processes

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Strategic thinking

Sensor technologies

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in science/engineering/mathematics

Tools

Chip design

Layout

Fabrication

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Multi-Disciplinary Engineering to lead R&D efforts in microelectronics for space systems. This full-time role is based on-site in Chantilly and requires active security clearance, citizenship, and a strong track record in cross-disciplinary engineering teams.

You will scope and direct technical analysis, evaluate new concepts for national security space architectures, and provide decision-grade analyses to government customers.