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Job Summary

The GPS III/IIIF program is responsible for the development and production of the next-generation of GPS III satellites. The United States Space Force (USSF) is producing and deploying 10 GPS III satellites that will provide expanded warfighter and civilian capabilities. In addition, the USSF has awarded a contract for up to 22 additional GPS III follow-on (GPS IIIF) satellites. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to join a diverse team providing technical and programmatic support to the GPS III/IIIF mission readiness campaign efforts and interact effectively with the USSF, SETAs, Aerospace’s Engineering & Technology Group (ETG), and contractors in a fast-paced program office environment. The selected applicant will proactively lead and perform efforts in support of the launch and early orbit testing of the GPS III/IIIF satellites.

This position will be located on the Los Angeles Space Force Base in El Segundo, CA. 

This position can be filled as a Level 2: GPS Systems Project Engineer or as a Level 3: GPS Systems Sr Project Engineer

What You’ll Be Doing

• Execute technical performance requirement assessments, risk assessment and management, and further program execution
•  Advise on satellite control operations during all GPS III/IIIF missions, including on-console launch, early orbit, and on-orbit anomaly resolution
• Act as a technical representative to the USSF covering Systems Engineering and Integration disciplines for on-orbit operations
• Operate as a liaison between the satellite, ground system and launch vehicle program office teams, including preparation of mission readiness milestones
• Oversee and manage training of Aerospace personnel who will bolster the mission to ensure successful execution of all events
• Provide technical expertise to ensure successful program milestone reviews, contract modifications, review of contractor deliverables, requirements development, risk identification and mitigation, and schedule development
• Investigate technical problems, assemble briefings and reports, and provide technical data to address government action items and programmatic taskers

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Level 2, GPS Systems Engineer - Project Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics or a related technical discipline from a recognized institution
• Typically, 8 or more years of increasingly responsible related professional engineering experience
• Proven ability to take the initiative, interact, and communicate in a group setting 
• Current Secret clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
• Ability to effectively lead and manage technical projects
• Ability to manage Aerospace’s Engineering & Technology Group (ETG) matrixed resources
• Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to synthesize and present technical data clearly and concisely
• Ability to travel domestically and occasionally work extended hours for up to 14 consecutive days after a successful launch

Minimum Requirements (in addition to above) for Level 3, GPS Systems Engineer - Sr. Project Engineer

• Typically, 12 or more years of increasingly responsible related professional engineering experience
• Experience with on-orbit satellite operations, including procedure development, planning and execution of mission integration testing, and/or command and control of on-orbit space vehicles
• Demonstrated experience effectively leading and managing projects
• Experience synthesizing and presenting technical data clearly and concisely to senior management as reports or briefings

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Lockheed Martin A2100-specific mission operations experience, including space vehicle bus and/or payload operations
• Detailed knowledge of GPS satellite design or operation, both current and future; or knowledge of GPS Control Segment design and operation
• Experience identifying and resolving technical problems of complex systems
• Experience identifying and resolving satellite on-orbit anomalies
• Current Top Secret/SCI clearance

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 diverse 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.