Job Description
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.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
Contribute to mission success of the Space Systems Center (SSC) by working in the Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) mission area in the Aerospace Space Based Sensing Division. Primary responsibilities include providing electronics engineering expertise and leadership in support of mission payloads for Next Gen GEO and Polar OPIR Space Systems.
What You'll Be Doing
Support Aerospace OPIR Payload Systems Director and payload leads with development of Next Gen Geo and Polar mission payloads by
What You Need to be Successful - Project Leader
Minimum Requirements:
What You Need to be Successful - Sr Project Leader
Minimum Requirements:
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Mid - Max)
Pay Basis: Annual
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at or by email at . You can also review Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal , as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
Contribute to mission success of the Space Systems Center (SSC) by working in the Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) mission area in the Aerospace Space Based Sensing Division. Primary responsibilities include providing electronics engineering expertise and leadership in support of mission payloads for Next Gen GEO and Polar OPIR Space Systems.
What You'll Be Doing
Support Aerospace OPIR Payload Systems Director and payload leads with development of Next Gen Geo and Polar mission payloads by
- Providing leadership in addressing space electronics issues at the part, board, and box, subsystem, and system levels.
- Working closely with contractors on electronics, electrical and electronics design, build, test, and integration. Presenting findings and recommendations to the customer.
- Participating in program status assessments and independent risk assessments that inform management of perceived technical problems and recommend mitigation plans.
- Building and effectively leading multi-disciplinary Aerospace teams to address mission payload electronics technical and programmatic risks. This includes strategically planning for their mitigation and leading to successful issue or anomaly resolution.
What You Need to be Successful - Project Leader
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or physics.
- 8 or more years of relevant engineering/scientific experience, including experience in electronics and systems, including FPGAs, microprocessors, memory devices, ASICs, and standard parts.
- Direct experience coordinating technical teams to solve complex problems
- Relevant experience presenting technical material to customers
- Current Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
- Occasional travel is required
What You Need to be Successful - Sr Project Leader
Minimum Requirements:
- 12 or more years of engineering/scientific experience, including experience in space electronics and systems, including FPGAs, microprocessors, memory devices, ASICs, and standard parts.
- At least 5 years of experience with ASIC and FPGA design, demonstrated understanding of radiation effects in electronics (especially single event effects), and network electronics.
- Demonstrated collaboration with government customer on regular basis including providing technical awareness and solutions for space electronics problems.
- Proven track record of team leadership of contractor and domain experts to develop independent assessments of space electronics issues.
- Current Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
- Occasional travel is required
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Experience with space analog and digital electronics, ASIC and FPGA design, radiation hardening of electronics, radiation effects in electronics (especially single event effects), and network electronics.
- Master's degree in electrical engineering or physics.
- Active TS/SCI
We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Mid - Max)
Pay Basis: Annual
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
- 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
We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at or by email at . You can also review Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal , as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .