Space Network Systems 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 National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch. As a Space Network Systems Engineer for the Government’s Space Systems Group (SSG) you will lead Aerospace’s technical efforts in support of various high-priority communication technology projects for our customer and shape the future of space communications, in the Strategic Planning Division (SPD).

You will focus on terrestrial & space network communications systems engineering, development acquisitions, system level requirements, and various related studies and demonstrations. You will serve as key contributor of a high performing technical team, which includes advanced and junior level technical and project specialists. This is a full-time on-site position based in Chantilly, VA.

• Serve as a technical representative to the customer, leading and evaluating communications architecture concepts with Engineering Technology Group subject matter experts
• Leading various technical teams in defining and evaluating Software Defined – Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) implementations for space data transport
• Defining SD-WAN interfaces and standards in support of key space data transport architectures for the government
• Be a key technical contributor to on-orbit data transport studies and enterprise impacts
• Assist in the execution of program office systems engineering and acquisition processes

• Sr. Project Engineer
  - Communications Systems and Firmware Engineering:
  Bachelors or Advanced degree in engineering or science from a recognized institution or a closely related STEM field
• 12 or more years of escalating responsibilities in professional engineering/scientific experience working across government programs (includes time acquiring applicable MS, MBA, and/or PhD)
• A track record demonstrating space systems engineering skills including the ability to understand, explain, and present to the customer how specific issues are connected to the broader program
• Significant experience with SD-WAN architectures and current Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) / IP routing technologies
• Experience in leading cross-organizational technical efforts incorporating exceptionally high level of innovation, creativeness, and initiative
• Exhibited ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in multi-disciplinary teams that include colleagues, government, and contractor personnel
• Demonstration of excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to develop technical materials and present to key stakeholders and senior leaders; writing sample and presentation required
• Ability to travel to contractor and vendor facilities as required
• This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain a polygraph, which is issued by the US government
• U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

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