Space Security EW/RF Operational Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 117,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vacation & holidays

Telework options

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Space Security EW/RF Operational Engineer to advise and shape space-based warfare systems for DoD, IC, and civil customers. This role requires deep expertise in EW, SATCOM RF, and systems engineering, with strong leadership and a willingness to travel as needed.

Based in Colorado Springs or El Segundo, this 100% onsite position offers a competitive pay range and a path to lead crucial analyses and architecture decisions across the space enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or technical science.
• 8+ years of engineering/scientific experience with operational relevance.
• Experience with DoD/IC satellite systems.
• EW/SATCOM/RF systems knowledge including anti-jamming techniques.
• Understanding satellite operations and mission needs.

Responsibilities

• Advise with SWAC/SSDP/CFC on technical approaches and force design.
• Provide EW and SATCOM RF expertise and system engineering support.
• Develop requirements, conduct design reviews, and support tests.
• Lead analytic teams to address technical questions for customers.
• Coordinate with government and contractor teams across the space enterprise.

Skills

EW techniques

SATCOM RF

Systems engineering

Leadership

DoD/IC experience

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/math/tech science

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

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.

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.

The new hire will join the Space Planning, Readiness, and Operations (SPRO) Department team to provide operationally focused space solutions for warfighter and end user in support of our Department of War (DoW), Intelligence Community (IC), and civil customers. We serve as the EED and ETG entry point for wargaming and exercises, space operations planning, and operationally-relevant solutions support to connect corporate technical capabilities and operational requirements, integrate capabilities across the space enterprise, and educate the workforce on space operations and warfighting.

Do you want to have a positive impact on the present and future space enterprise? Join us as a Space Security EW/RF Operational Engineer on the Space Planning, Readiness, and Operations Department team at The Aerospace Corporation!

Work Model 100% Onsite: This is a full-time position based in Colorado Springs, CO or El Segundo, CA, which requires 100% onsite work.

What You’ll Be Doing

Advising Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP), Combat Forces Command (CFC), and other customers on technical and analytical approaches, force design, systems engineering, and development of systems and capabilities for customers. Providing electromagnetic warfare (EW) and SATCOM RF technical and operational expertise. Providing systems engineering support to include requirements development, system concept development/evaluation, design review, system integration, and test campaign support. Providing expertise for identifying, developing, evaluating, and testing modifications and enhancements to EW architectures. Conducting link budget analyses for a wide range of frequency bands, satellites, and ground systems. Working across space mission and program boundaries to identify common program challenges and risks, provide enterprise recommendations, and lead issues to closure. Interacting directly with government organizations including SSDP, US Space Command, US Space Force and their subordinate field commands and relevant squadrons, Intelligence Community (IC) partners, other Service partners, and Combatant Commands. Identifying needed expertise and leading analytic teams from Aerospace Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) technical specialists to address customers’ key technical hard questions and challenges through data driven analysis. Working closely and effectively with external partners in integrated product teams that include government, contractor, and FFRDC members as an architectural thinker and thought leader. Communicating effectively with all levels of corporate management through timely reporting of technical issues and recommendations.

What You Need to be Successful – Engineering Specialist Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in engineering, mathematics, or technical science.
• 8 or more years of increasingly responsible and related engineering/scientific experience, preferably including operational experience with relevant systems and/or systems engineering with system development or analysis.
• Previous systems engineering or test and evaluation support on DoD, IC, or Civil satellite systems.
• Experience in EW, SATCOM, or RF systems, with specific knowledge of EW techniques (such as anti-jamming) and key SATCOM and/or RF sensor link budget variables.
• Possess insight and understanding of satellite operations and missions, customers, and needs involved with the programs.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, deal with ambiguity, and work proactively within a dynamic environment where priorities may change.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers.
• Proven ability to lead technical analyses and lead teams.
• Experience working with government customers.
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site approx. if required.
• This position requires an active Top Secret SCI security clearance; eligible for SAP/SAR which is issued by the U.S. government.
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

What You Need to be Successful – Senior Engineering Specialist Minimum Requirements:

12 or more years of increasingly responsible and related engineering/scientific experience, preferably including operational experience with relevant systems and/or systems engineering with system development or analysis.

How You Can Stand Out

• Advanced degree from a recognized institution in engineering, mathematics, or technical science.
• SATCOM RF performance analysis expertise using advanced modeling and simulation tools.
• Experience developing software applications and tools supporting performance analysis or data manipulation using modern object-oriented or scripting languages.
• Experience developing or implementing communication architectures.
• Experience developing, implementing, or operating C2 systems.
• Experience supporting operational units such as 21 SW, Mission Delta 3, 1st Space Brigade, etc.
• Experience working with SWAC, SSDP, US Space Force, US Space Command, IC, other Service, or COCOM customers.
• Experience with digital engineering and/or agile approaches to analysis and development activities.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI access and SAP/SAR access.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $117,300.00 - $226,900.00 Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: Operate Strategically Lead Change Engage with Impact Foster Innovation Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Right Place

The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Path

Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

Right Purpose

We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

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Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.