Space Electromagnetic Warfare Systems Engineer – Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Space Electromagnetic Warfare Systems Engineer providing communications systems engineering for the USSF Combat Forces Command. Leading efforts to develop and integrate space electromagnetic warfare capabilities.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $129,000 - $249,600 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical expertise to develop and deliver operational insights into the Mission Delta 3 space EW systems
Ensure that Mission Delta 3 customers receive expert guidance in detailed discussions with both internal and external stakeholders
Identify and develop handling strategies for space EW system risks, issues, and opportunities
Provide communication systems expertise through mission analyses, specification of requirements, architectural trades, guidance on interface requirements, feedback on contractor design and development details, assessments of program risks and opportunities, system verification through testing and analysis, and fielding
Effectively work with members of Mission Delta 3, other government stakeholders, Aerospace, and other contractors
Take initiative to anticipate and be responsive to Mission Delta needs
Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally in reports and briefings with government stakeholders and Aerospace management on plans, progress, and system details
Share your expertise and program knowledge to help develop other employees

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science or related STEM field is required
8 or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience in the national security space mission area is required
Ability to analyze satellite and ground communication systems, including the interpretation and review of detailed technical specifications and interface control documents
Project development experience coupled with ability to lead and participate in multi-disciplinary teams
Professional technical experience with communication systems
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time, including the potential for OCONUS travel (as required)
This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain access to SAP, which is issued by the U.S. government.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
12 or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience for Sr. Project Engineer in the national security space mission area is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical engineeringcomputer sciencesatellite communication systemsground communication systemstechnical specificationsinterface control documentsproject developmentsystem verificationrisk assessmentmission analysis

Soft Skills

communicationinitiativeteam leadershipstakeholder engagementproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingcollaborationresponsivenessmentorshipprofessionalism

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeTS/SCI security clearance