Space-Based Remote Sensing Systems Expert

aero; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Washington, DC is seeking a Remote Sensing Systems Technical Expert (Project Leader - Client Technical Analysis) to support CRSRA licensing and compliance operations for NOAA. This role requires coordinating a broad range of technical experts and delivering detailed assessments of sensing capabilities.

You will analyze ground networks, cloud-based satellite operations, and mission control aspects, coordinating with CRSRA staff to ensure regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable STEM field.
• 8+ years of experience in space system design, development, or operation.
• Experience with electro-optical or SAR sensing, data analysis, or regulatory operations.
• Ability to produce timely, detailed technical reports.
• Willingness to travel ~10% and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Leverage expertise across remote sensing domains (EO/SAR) to assess capabilities.
• Plan and conduct licensing/compliance analyses for CRSRA.
• Coordinate subject matter experts to deliver technical consultations.
• Develop reports documenting technical specs, capabilities, and recommendations.
• Interface with CRSRA and NOAA staff on licensing and compliance matters.

Skills

Remote sensing

Satellite operations

Orbital mechanics

SAR / RF sensing

Electro-optical sensor

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Ground networks

Cloud-based ops

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.

We are seeking a Remote Sensing Systems Technical Expert (Project Leader- Client Technical Analysis) with phenomenology expertise to support licensing and compliance analysis (Project Engineer or Project Leader - Client Technical Analysis) to provide technical, analytical, and programmatic support to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of Space Commerce (OSC) and Office of Commercial Remote Sensing Regulatory Affairs (CRSRA). CRSRA is responsible for the licensing and regulatory oversight of U.S. companies and non-governmental entities that own and operate space-based remote sensing satellites for commercial and other purposes. This full-time position falls within our Space Based Environmental Monitoring Directorate, part of the Federal and Commercial Programs Division, which is a trusted NOAA partner.

This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC, which requires 100% onsite work.

What You'll Be Doing

Leveraging expertise in a wide range of technical areas related to remote sensing system capabilities, including: ground networks; cloud-based satellite operations; mission operations and flight control; satellite bus and payload design, integration, and control; orbit mechanics; satellite decay/deorbit analysis; communications systems; optical sensor characteristics; or radiofrequency performance characteristics. These activities range across phenomenologies to include electro-optical and SAR (or other radiofrequency) remote sensing modalities.

Providing dedicated support to CRSRA.

Planning and conducting analyses pertaining to the licensing and compliance of private remote sensing space systems, evaluating technical collection capabilities, system architecture, and operational activities.

Conducting technical assessments of system capabilities to evaluate compliance with Federal law, regulations, and NOAA licenses via technical review, monitoring, and inquiries to the operators.

Coordinating key subject matter experts to develop, execute, and deliver technical consultation to the CRSRA federal staff.

Interfacing with a wide range of CRSRA's U.S. Government partners on matters of licensing and compliance important to national security.

Participating in the development and execution of investigative plans, including on-site inspection of private remote sensing space system ground components, manufacturing facilities, mission control centers, and other infrastructure.

Delivering comprehensive reports and analysis documenting technical specifications, capabilities, recommendations, and exploratory research to aid in the decision-making of CRSRA staff.

What You Need to be Successful - Project Leader - Client Technical Analysis)

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in applicable STEM areas.
• 8 years, or more, of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience in one or more of the following fields: space system design, development, or operation; electro-optical sensor design, manufacturing, or test; synthetic aperture radar design, manufacturing, or test; imagery product or data analysis, including data processing or image formation; space operations or operations analysis; space-related regulatory operations; commercial space policy analysis and development; corporate governance and business vetting.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise extreme attention to detail, including timely delivery of comprehensive reports.
• Willing to travel approximately 10% of the time, if required.
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

Demonstrated ability to identify customer needs when n