Senior Space Data Network Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Comprehensive health care

Telework options

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Colorado Springs seeks a Space Data Network Engineer for the Space Warfighting Analysis Office. You will support next‑gen SDN systems for DoD customers, identify gaps, and lead interdisciplinary teams to deliver robust data infrastructure and analyses.

Core requirements include a BS in engineering/science, 3 years in engineering/scientific roles, familiarity with space communications, and an active Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related technical field.
• 3 years of professional engineering/scientific experience.
• Two+ years in two or more areas: optimization, orbital dynamics modeling, RF systems modeling, system load analysis, embedded systems development and test, wireless communications development and test.
• Two+ years in systems integration, architecture trades, modeling and simulation, concept of operations development.
• Familiarity with space-based communications systems and network topologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Willing to travel ~20% domestically or internationally.
• Active Top Secret security clearance; US citizenship; willing to take polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Support SWAC crafting next-generation Space Data Network systems for the Joint Warfighter.
• Identify gaps, propose and assist in implementing solutions to improve SDN systems.
• Plan, assign, and manage workload of interdisciplinary teams to meet requirements.
• Collaborate onsite with the customer and Aerospace program offices to address issues.
• Lead data infrastructure development activities and communicate findings to leadership.

Skills

Systems engineering

Program management

Space communications

RF systems modeling

Orbital dynamics modeling

Architecture trades

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering/science/mathematics

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Colorado Springs seeks a Space Data Network Engineer for the Space Warfighting Analysis Office. You will support next‑gen SDN systems for DoD customers, identify gaps, and lead interdisciplinary teams to deliver robust data infrastructure and analyses.

Core requirements include a BS in engineering/science, 3 years in engineering/scientific roles, familiarity with space communications, and an active Top Secret clearance.