GPS Satellite Subsystem Engineer

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 Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, developmental planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including Air Force Space Command, U.S. Strategic Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.
Aerospace's GPS Program Office is a high-performing team bringing technical engineering capabilities to the fast-moving and highly impactful field of space-based navigation. The team participates in a wide range of technical activities, including leading special studies to shape the future of the nation's military and civilian GPS system, working with government, contractors, and military and civil GPS users to influence customer decisions on GPS satellites and military user equipment. We are looking for an enthusiastic GPS Satellite Subsystem Engineer (Project Engineer/Sr. Project Engineer - Systems Engineering - Acquisition) with excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills to provide technical and programmatic support to the GPS III/IIIF development, production and integration efforts, as well as to help define the next generation of PNT space systems. The successful applicant will be required to interact with the USSF, Aerospace's Engineering & Technology Group (ETG), and contractors in a fast-paced program office environment. The selected applicant will be expected to proactively assist with leading Aerospace's efforts to help its USSF customer and contractor team integrate satellite subsystems and those subsystems' components into the satellite. This is an excellent opportunity that will provide visibility for career growth through interaction with Aerospace senior management and experience in a program office environment. You will build and maintain close working relationships with government and contractor counterparts as well as staff and management across Aerospace.
Work Model
This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA., offering a hybrid work model that combines 3 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.
What You'll Be Doing

• Engage with impact to help the USSF provide oversight of the development and production of satellite subsystems' hardware and/or software, and advise the USSF counterparts as issues arise, especially as it pertains to test and integration of spacecraft antennas and/or telemetry/command/control subsystems & components
• Deliver results in support of the GPS III/IIIF satellite hardware and/or software development and production efforts, including the verification of requirements and participation in failure investigations
• Operate strategically in leading the development and production of the GPS IIIF satellites, including technical performance assessments, risk management, and program execution acting as the technical representative to the USSF covering Systems Engineering and Integration of the subsystem(s) for which you are responsible
• Foster innovation as part of a team that includes Aerospace, the government, SE&I/SETA contractors, and the prime contractor and their subcontractors
• Lead change with the customer team to develop a way forward for future GPS satellite acquisitions
• Investigate technical problems, assemble briefings and reports, and provide technical data to the USSF and Aerospace management

What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for Project Engineer - Systems Engineering - Acquisition

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or related technical discipline from a recognized institution
• 6 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to effectively develop and communicate recommendations to customer/management
• Succinctly and effectively inform customer/management of technical activities, issues, and accomplishments through reports and briefings
• Experience with satellite systems, or satellite bus/payload subsystems and components, during satellite development, production, mission integration, and/or test phases of the satellite life cycle
• Willing to travel domestically, on average three to five days every two months
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for Sr Project Engineer - Systems Engineering - Acquisition include:

• 10 years of relevant experience
• Experience relevant to fielding aerospace systems, including hardware or software during the development, production, integration, test, and/or operation phase

How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Previous work leading and effectively managing projects and/or high-velocity multi-disciplinary teams
• Demonstrated experience identifying, communicating, and resolving technical problems of complex systems
• Knowledge of GPS technology design or operation
• Experience with optical satellite-to-satellite crosslinks
• Experience with space systems' RF payloads
• Recent application of state-of-the-art and novel space industry practices and technologies
• Experience applying Digital Engineering and/or Model Based Systems Engineering to the development of complex systems
• Advanced technical degree in engineering, science, or math
• Current Secret or Top-Secret clearance, with the ability to get a Top-Secret/SCI clearance

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 - $226,900
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
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