Ground Systems Concept Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chantilly • California • Colorado • United States
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About the role
- Providing concept exploration and engineering support of ground systems for customer programs
- Leading and participating in conceptual and preliminary design studies and trades of ground systems, to include multi-disciplinary engineering teams
- Evaluating ground system design and architecture concepts and participating in design reviews
- Working with government and program office personnel and technical experts across Aerospace
- Developing tools and models that support ground system concept design and analysis activities
- Mentoring junior members of the department
Requirements
- A strong knowledge of ground systems , spacecraft systems, and systems engineering principles
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to change, and demonstrate initiative under pressure
- 8 + years of relevant experience in leading, developing and working on multi-disciplinary engineering teams
- Demonstrated experience in developing ground systems concepts
- Demonstrated experience in mission control or mission processing systems for space systems
- Demonstrated experience in concurrent engineering tools, processes, and methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and conduct long-term technical studies for geographically dispersed programs
- Occasional domestic travel
- A current and active Top Secret/SCI security clearance issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
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
ground systemsspacecraft systemssystems engineeringmulti-disciplinary engineeringmission control systemsmission processing systemsconcurrent engineering toolsdesign reviewsconcept designtechnical studies
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringadaptabilityinitiativeindependencecollaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationtime managementpressure management
Certifications
Top Secret/SCI security clearance