Space Domain Awareness Lead Engineer for Mission Delta

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) matching

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Sr Space Domain Awareness Project Engineer to support SDA systems across ground-based sensors and processing platforms. You will work in a cross-location team spanning El Segundo, CA and Colorado Springs, CO, ensuring system performance aligns with mission requirements.

Role requires 12+ years in SDA-related fields, a STEM degree, and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. Travel of about 10–20% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent.
• 12+ years in a relevant technical field with SDA sensor/software experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Understanding of SDA architecture and interfaces.
• Experience handling organizational ambiguity.
• Able to work independently and in teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience with DoD acquisition lifecycle and processes.
• Willing to travel 10–20% to work locations or customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide SDA system architecture expertise to customers and engineering teams.
• Collaborate with outside organizations for technical support.
• Perform hands-on work in SDA sensors and mission processing/platform systems.
• Influence government and contractor stakeholders on capabilities proposals.
• Coordinate with Aerospace, government, and contractor teams in multiple locations.
• Ensure portfolio systems meet mission needs and performance.
• Propose new capabilities to fill gaps and prioritize contractor work.

Skills

Space domain awareness

System architecture

SDA sensors

Mission processing

Communications

DoD acquisition lifecycle

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

TS/SCI clearance preparation

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Sr Space Domain Awareness Project Engineer to support SDA systems across ground-based sensors and processing platforms. You will work in a cross-location team spanning El Segundo, CA and Colorado Springs, CO, ensuring system performance aligns with mission requirements.

Role requires 12+ years in SDA-related fields, a STEM degree, and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. Travel of about 10–20% may be needed.