
Lead Engineer, Military GPS User Equipment
The Aerospace Corporation
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: California • Ohio • United States
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Salary
💰 $151,300 - $226,900 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Serving as Aerospace’s lead engineer, providing direct technical inputs the Air Force PNT program office to support the requirements, development, test, and fielding/integration of modernized PNT end user equipment
- Actively managing a cross-divisional Aerospace engineering support team by translating customer needs, defining tasks, reviewing work products for technical adequacy, and mentoring junior staff in PNT user equipment
- Overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of technical reports, analyses, simulation models, and recommendations for the Air Force customer
- Facilitating technical reviews with government and industry partners and collaborating with multi-disciplinary gov, gov contractor, and FFRDC/UARC teams
- Traveling to contractor sites for program reviews and technical interchange meetings
- Identifying opportunities for integration and development of new, novel PNT technologies, sensors, and sources
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering or equivalent is required
- 12 or more years of applicable experience in relevant engineering field
- Knowledge of military PNT systems and applications
- Demonstrated ability to effectively build teams and establish strong working relationships with management, peers, subordinates, customers and contractors
- Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize tasks
- Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced program office environment; an ability to adapt quickly to change and take initiative under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal, technical, verbal, and written communication skills - organize complex materials and concepts in clear and logical manner
- This position requires a current DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, issued by the US government. US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
- Willingness to travel domestically to customer site approx. 15% (as required)
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PNT systemstechnical reportssimulation modelstechnical analysesrequirements developmentintegration of PNT technologiessensor technologies
Soft Skills
team buildingrelationship managementtask prioritizationadaptabilityinitiative under pressureinterpersonal communicationverbal communicationwritten communication
Certifications
DoD Secret clearanceTS/SCI security clearance