Space Ground Communications Engineer - Senior Project Lead

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) Plan

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA seeks a Space Ground Communications and Telecommunications Integration Engineer to lead end-to-end ground software and space-ground system integration, tests, and delivery. This onsite role supports the Imagery Programs Division and collaborates with SETA and government customers to ensure mission readiness.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering, 6+ years (12+ for senior), and security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field.
• 6 years of responsible professional engineering experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments.
• Current TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph, U.S. citizenship required.
• Background in commercial telecommunications, space communications, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Aerospace technical support end-to-end for an integrated communications architecture.
• Support Space Vehicle development and test.
• Provide technical leadership to aerospace domain engagement in hardware development and design challenges.
• Collaborate with Aerospace counterparts across the Enterprise and with SETA/government customers.
• Participate in non-conformance, anomaly, and major technical issue response teams.
• Coordinate Subject Matter Expert support for milestone reviews.
• Provide on-site Aerospace presence and communicate with the customer and contractors.
• Collaborate with government customer counterparts to meet mission needs.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Program management

Cross-functional teams

System architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA seeks a Space Ground Communications and Telecommunications Integration Engineer to lead end-to-end ground software and space-ground system integration, tests, and delivery. This onsite role supports the Imagery Programs Division and collaborates with SETA and government customers to ensure mission readiness.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering, 6+ years (12+ for senior), and security clearances.