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The Aerospace Corporation · 9 hours ago

Space Security EW/RF Operational Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$117K/yr - $176K/yr

12+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, providing unmatched technical expertise. The Space Security EW/RF Operational Engineer will provide operationally focused space solutions for warfighters and end users, advising on technical and analytical approaches, systems engineering, and electromagnetic warfare expertise.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Electromagnetic Warfare (EW)SATCOM RF SystemsSystems EngineeringLink Budget AnalysisSoftware DevelopmentCustomer InteractionProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

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