Senior Space Network Architect & Principal Scientist

aero; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 203,800 - 305,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) plan with matching

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation, located in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Principal Scientist/Engineer to lead the CNAS team in developing secure and scalable space communication networks for national security and civil programs. You will guide architecture design for space and ground systems, mentor engineers, and drive rapid prototyping and deployment.

Applicants should have 15+ years in space/ground networks, a strong publishing record, and the ability to work with government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 15+ years’ experience in communications and space and ground network systems architecture design.
• Direct experience leading technology development of communication systems and resilient solutions.
• Experience architecting SATCOM architectures for government applications.
• Experience leading space and ground data network architecture-related R&D initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to attain Top Secret/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Drive rapid development of innovative space communication network architectures for multiple programs.
• Identify prototyping opportunities and build internal lab testbeds.
• Contribute to CNAS strategic planning and leadership development.
• Collaborate across CNAS, MPD and ETG to integrate networking capabilities for customers.
• Mentor staff in network architecture principles and new approaches.
• Provide input on technical succession planning and skillset needs.

Skills

Network architectures

SATCOM architectures

Leadership

Mentoring

Clearance readiness

Communication skills

AI/ML for orchestration

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM/Engineering

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation, located in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Principal Scientist/Engineer to lead the CNAS team in developing secure and scalable space communication networks for national security and civil programs. You will guide architecture design for space and ground systems, mentor engineers, and drive rapid prototyping and deployment.

Applicants should have 15+ years in space/ground networks, a strong publishing record, and the ability to work with government stakeholders.