Space Domain Awareness Engineer – TS/SCI Eligible

The Aerospace Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 166,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Telework options

401(k) Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Growth & development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Sr Space Domain Awareness Project Engineer to support SDA sensors and mission processing systems in a dynamic DoD-focused environment.

You will collaborate with cross-location teams in Colorado Springs, CO and El Segundo, CA, manage multiple tasks, and help shape architectures while aligning with cost and schedule constraints. U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide SDA system architecture expertise to customers and engineering teams.
• Collaborate with outside organizations to provide technical support.
• Perform hands-on work in SDA sensors and mission processing/platform systems.
• Influence government and contractor stakeholders to move forward with proposed capabilities.
• Coordinate with teams in Colorado Springs, CO and El Segundo, CA to ensure delivery.
• Ensure system performance meets Mission Delta’s needs.
• Propose development of new capabilities to fill gaps.
• Work with contractors to prioritize work per customer needs.
• Drive decisions based on unbiased technical merit.
• Balance system engineering with agile practices.
• Develop strategies to meet mission needs within cost/schedule constraints.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or equivalent

Advanced STEM degree (preferred)

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Sr Space Domain Awareness Project Engineer to support SDA sensors and mission processing systems in a dynamic DoD-focused environment.

You will collaborate with cross-location teams in Colorado Springs, CO and El Segundo, CA, manage multiple tasks, and help shape architectures while aligning with cost and schedule constraints. U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI eligibility are required.