Senior Space Tracking Engineer (MWTD)

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 166,400 - 249,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Sr. Space Development Agency Tracking Engineer to support the SDA Tracking Cell in Chantilly, Virginia. The selected candidate will focus on Missile Warning, Tracking, and Defense systems engineering.

The role requires a strong background in project management and communication skills, along with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare plans, paid vacations, and a robust 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 12 or more years of related engineering/scientific experience.
• Strong experience in Missile Warning, Tracking, and Defense (MWTD).
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support SDA Tracking Cell Director and Program Managers.
• Provide Missile Warning, Tracking, and Defense technical leadership.
• Engage with mission stakeholders and partners.
• Guide contract execution and performance assessments.
• Innovate approaches to MWTD sensing and operations.

Skills

Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Modeling & Simulation Engineering

Signal & Image Processing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, or Physics

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Sr. Space Development Agency Tracking Engineer to support the SDA Tracking Cell in Chantilly, Virginia. The selected candidate will focus on Missile Warning, Tracking, and Defense systems engineering.

The role requires a strong background in project management and communication skills, along with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare plans, paid vacations, and a robust 401(k) plan.