The Aerospace Corporation · El Segundo, CA

Next Gen OPIR Polar Multi-Disciplinary Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation — El Segundo, CA

Full-timeEl Segundo, CA$117,300–$175,900/yearPosted 2026-07-14Apply on Workday
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Full job description

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 Multidisciplinary 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 at the the flight 2 HWCI builds at the Prime Contractor facility in Redondo Beach CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Provide government and prime contractor technical assistance and assessments on the flight 2 builds of the Space Vehicles Vehicle flight hardware
  • The NG OPIR Polar team supports also supports the fabrication and mechanical assembly of flight 2 build
  • Execute independent assessments of prime contractor activities and provide guidance to USSF customer personnel on space vehicle electronics activities like Red Flag Reports, you will lead and coordinate our ETG SME activities on FRB's and other non conformances.
  • 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

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Project Engineer – Multidisciplinary Engineering:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or other discipline
  • 8 or more years of proven experience with evaluation of spacecraft sub-systems, MRB/FRB root cause investigations, or Spacecraft (Bus) background in a space environment
  • Hands-on experience with analysis and assessment of the following:
  • Root cause and Corrective actions
  • ETG Labs and capabilities
  • Major Space Vehicle Subsystems
  • Microelectronics
  • Familiarity with production challenges and risk management
  • Willing to travel approx. 10%
  • This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

  • Master’s degree or higher in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or other discipline
  • Proven experience in spacecraft systems, background in a space environment and FRB/MRB diagnostics
  • Demonstrated relevant experiences with subcontractor challenges, including risk management, demonstrated unit delivery, and participate participation with in space vehicle build process
  • 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 critical ETG subsystem teams
  • Current Secret level clearance, addition of SCI preferred

(Min - Max)

$117,300.00 - $175,900.00

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