Space Security EW/RF Operational Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Space Security EW/RF Operational Engineer in the Space Planning, Readiness, and Operations Department at The Aerospace Corporation. Advising on technical and analytical approaches for military and civil space operations.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeColorado Springs • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $117,300 - $226,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advising Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP), Combat Forces Command (CFC), and other customers on technical and analytical approaches, force design, systems engineering, and development of systems and capabilities for customers.
Providing electromagnetic warfare (EW) and SATCOM RF technical and operational expertise.
Providing systems engineering support to include requirements development, system concept development/evaluation, design review, system integration, and test campaign support.
Providing expertise for identifying, developing, evaluating, and testing modifications and enhancements to EW architectures.
Conducting link budget analyses for a wide range of frequency bands, satellites, and ground systems.
Working across space mission and program boundaries to identify common program challenges and risks, provide enterprise recommendations, and lead issues to closure.
Interacting directly with government organizations including SSDP, US Space Command, US Space Force and their subordinate field commands and relevant squadrons, Intelligence Community (IC) partners, other Service partners, and Combatant Commands.
Identifying needed expertise and leading analytic teams from Aerospace Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) technical specialists to address customers’ key technical hard questions and challenges through data driven analysis.
Working closely and effectively with external partners in integrated product teams that include government, contractor, and FFRDC members as an architectural thinker and thought leader.
Communicating effectively with all levels of corporate management through timely reporting of technical issues and recommendations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in engineering, mathematics, or technical science.
8 or more years of increasingly responsible and related engineering/scientific experience, preferably including operational experience with relevant systems and/or systems engineering with system development or analysis.
Previous systems engineering or test and evaluation support on DoD, IC, or Civil satellite systems.
Experience in EW, SATCOM, or RF systems, with specific knowledge of EW techniques (such as anti-jamming) and key SATCOM and/or RF sensor link budget variables.
Possess insight and understanding of satellite operations and missions, customers, and needs involved with the programs.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems, deal with ambiguity, and work proactively within a dynamic environment where priorities may change.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers.
Proven ability to lead technical analyses and lead teams.
Experience working with government customers.
Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site approx. if required.
This position requires an active Top Secret SCI security clearance; eligible for SAP/SAR which is issued by the U.S. government.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

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

systems engineeringelectromagnetic warfare (EW)SATCOM RFrequirements developmentsystem concept developmentdesign reviewsystem integrationlink budget analysistest campaign supportanti-jamming techniques

Soft Skills

problem solvingdealing with ambiguityproactive workeffective communicationrelationship buildingleadershipteam collaborationanalytical thinkingdynamic environment adaptabilitycustomer engagement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringTop Secret SCI security clearanceeligible for SAP/SAR