Next Gen OPIR Polar Space Vehicle System Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation — El Segundo, CA

The Next Gen OPIR Polar program in the Space Based Sensing Division is actively participating in the building and fielding of next generation OPIR Space Vehicles for Polar (Molniya) orbits. The mission of the Next Gen Polar (NGP) constellation is to deliver end-to-end, resilient, missiles missile warning systems in for the northern hemisphere that outpace the threat.

Our primary customer is the U.S. Space Force (USSF), and this position is prime contractor focused with a fast-paced tempo to address challenges head-on. We are looking for a driven, motivated Next Gen OPIR Polar Space Vehicle System Engineer team member to perform technical support in a dynamic team environment.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility in El Segundo CA and support the Space SE&I team in collaboration with the Prime Contractor facility in Redondo Beach CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• The NG OPIR Polar SE&I team supports in addition to the Prime contractor space vehicle delivery, Initial Launch Capability (ILC) and Operational Acceptance (OA)
• You will execute independent assessments of prime contractor activities and provide guidance to USSF customer personnel on space vehicle ability to meet TRD requirements,
• Support system-level requirements verification and validation
• Assist in interface definition and control between subsystems
• Participate in integration and test activities
• Support technical documentation changes (ICDs, specifications, test procedures)
• Contribute to key reviews and technical meetings
• You will impact the mission area by actively engaging in strategic planning, collaborating with USSF, government contractors, and Aerospace SMEs to address challenges and deliver integrated operational capabilities
• Assist in risk identification and mitigation planning

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Project Engineer – Systems Engineering:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or other discipline
• 8 or more years of proven experience with evaluation of system engineering validation process, understanding of requirement sell off process, familiarity with major sub-systems requirements and capabilities
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes (requirements analysis, design, verification & validation)
• Basic understanding of spacecraft subsystems (power, thermal, propulsion, communications, etc.)
• Knowledge of integration and test procedures
• Understanding of configuration management principles
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools
• Familiarity with production challenges and risk management
• Willing to travel approx. 10%
• 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 the Sr. Project Engineer – Systems Engineering include:

• 12 or more years of proven experience with evaluation of system engineering validation process, understanding of requirement sell off process, familiarity with major sub-systems requirements and capabilities
• Proven experience in space systems, background in a space environment
• Demonstrated relevant experiences with a Prime Contractor challenges, including risk management, participate participation with in space vehicle process through ILC and OA.

How You Can Stand Out

• Master’s degree or higher in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or other discipline
• Proven history supporting the USSF customer
• Ability to collaborate across government and contractor teams
• Record of advising US Government customer at critical decision milestones (technical and/or schedule), including performing risk assessments.
• Participation in and leading of System Engineers from ETG
• Current Secret level clearance, addition of SCI preferred

(Min - Max)

$117,300.00 - $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