Senior Ground Systems Engineer

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. The Systems Engineering Division (SED)   offers unparalleled   expertise   in systems engineering to the U.S. government and various public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced development and application of space systems. From systems CONOPs and architecture development to system design and analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED leverages a vast array of engineering and business disciplines across a diverse and dynamic portfolio of space programs and national challenges spanning the total space system lifecycle.   The Ground Systems Engineering Department (GSED) transforms innovative ground system concepts into operational realities. As trusted leaders in ground systems engineering, we deliver operationally focused solutions for space enterprise C3 systems, mission management, PNT, SATCOM, launch operations, and SIGINT missions supporting Space Systems Command, the National Reconnaissance Office, and the Intelligence Community. GSED leads ground system s   and modernization efforts while   leveraging   deep technical experience and operational   expertise   to enable mission success across the space enterprise.   We are seeking a   Senior Ground Systems Engineer   to join our team and contribute to the advancement   of   critical space ground infrastructure and help shape the future of space enterprise ground systems.   The selected candidate will   be required   to work   full-time , on-site at our facility in   Chantilly, VA.   What   You’ll   Be Doing    Analyze and recommend innovative solutions for ground system   requirements , software design, acquisition strategies, operations, and sustainment   Establish and implement Agile and   DevSecOps   development methods and metrics for ground system software modernization   Define comprehensive space-to-ground and ground-to-ground integration plans, including requirements verification and cross-disciplinary coordination with spacecraft systems and flight software teams   Design and develop mission-critical interfaces (organizational, physical, functional, hardware/software, operational) for space ground control systems   Lead and manage engineering teams by defining technical tasking,   monitoring   deliverables, and ensuring quality of engineering studies, recommendations, and analyses   Develop and analyze system requirements for engineering models, simulations, test beds, special test equipment, and end-to-end integration testing   Provide   expert technical guidance to government customers on complex ground system engineering challenges   Apply operational experience and technical   expertise   to influence future ground system architectures and capabilities   What You Need to be Successful    Minimum   Requirements for the   Senior   Ground   Systems Engineer :   Bachelor’s degree in engineering,   science   or mathematics   Minimum   12   years’ experience with multiple aspects of space ground systems experience such as enterprise integration, space vehicle to ground integration, ground systems development, and   new technology   insertion into existing systems   Demonstrated technical leadership and strong interpersonal skills   required   for interacting with peers, internal and external customers, and contractor representatives   Experience with requirements development, traceability, and validation methodologies   Experience with enterprise-level testing and integration of complex systems, including test planning and execution campaigns, test artifact review, and Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) processes   Experience with ground system operations, sustainment, and integration of mission applications with processing platforms and network infrastructures   Must have   demonstrated   the ability to clearly define technical tasks,   form   and lead technical teams   Experience supporting government acquisition strategies, pre-solicitation efforts, and source selections   Ability to work across mission and program boundaries to   identify   common challenges   and formulate recommendations   Experience with mission processing systems, constellation tasking and optimization, or space data transport (SDT)   Knowledge of modern satellite constellation architectures and distributed space systems   An active Top Secret/SCI clearance    How You Can Stand Out    It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:   Advanced degree in   e ngineering,   s cience   or   m athematics   Experience with SIGINT   and GEOINT   mission   systems and processing   from multiple aspects of space systems integration, such as space-ground-user integration, payloads to spacecraft bus, spacecraft bus integration, ground software to hardware development and new technology insertion into existing space applications   (e.g., system requirements, system integration and testing, spacecraft subsystems, manufacturing, test, and/or spacecraft operations   Demonstrated experience o f A gile and   DevSecOps   programs   Experience with Ground as a Service ( GaaS ) models, cloud-native ground architectures, or commercial ground service implementations   We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recogni