Sr. Ground System Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation — Albuquerque, NM

The Ground Systems Engineer (Senior Project Engineer - Systems Engineering) in the Space Rapid Capabilities Directorate within the Agile Acquisition Division will support the development and integration of a critical ground system for the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO). The SpRCO is rapidly developing and fielding highly classified critical space capabilities for the space enterprise. The Ground Systems Engineer will actively participate in all phases of the ground development to ensure operationally dominant space capabilities are delivered at the speed of warfighting relevance. This includes technical support for vehicle to ground system integration, development of command and control services, providing engineering support and contractor oversight of the acquisition, development of evolving system architectures to support operations testing, readiness, and on-orbit operations.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM, or Colorado Springs, CO.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinate with Government, SETA, and contractor teams to field a critical ground system
• Support program reviews, design, development, test, and transition to operations efforts
• Understand and ensure implementation of requirements for ground system design, mission concept of operations, prototype and test, initial flight checkout, flight operations, and operational transition support
• Provide mission assurance and assist with ground architecture development and integration efforts in a commercial cloud environment
• Identify risk areas and mitigation efforts to meet mission objectives
• Work closely with Program Manager (O-5)
• Solicit and oversee members of the Aerospace Engineering Technical Group (ETG) to employ their expertise on critical problems the local program office may find difficult to solve
• Routinely present status updates to Senior Material Leaders (O-6) and Space SpRCO Director (SES-2)
• Interface with multiple government agencies to provide capability to the warfighter

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements - Senior Project Engineer - Systems Engineering:

• BS degree in engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or related STEM field is required
• Space experience is required (satellite ground development and operations)
• 12 or more years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering or program management
• Demonstrated ability to work within teams
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly dynamic Program Office environment with a mix of government, FFRDC, and SETA personnel
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; experience presenting and writing technical information
• Travel is required
• This position requires a current TS/SCI security clearance with SAP eligibility, which is issued by the US Government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

• Advanced degree in technical discipline (engineering, science or math)
• Extensive satellite operations experience to include satellite ground system development and / or testing
• Extensive satellite design / integration Systems Engineering experience
• Systems Engineering experience with rapid operational systems
• An excellent personal technical reputation and a record of personal technical achievement
• Program office and management experience
• Working knowledge of expertise from across the Aerospace corporation, especially subject matter experts and laboratory operations with the ability to support customer needs

(Min - Max)

$151,300.00 - $226,900.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

• 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

Equal Opportunity Commitment