Sr. Phased Array Hardware 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 Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, development planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape the future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including US Space Force, U.S Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. DSG also assists the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems.

As a Sr. Phased Array Radar Hardware Engineer (Sr. Project Engineer) within the Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Sensors & Analytics (S2A) department within the Enterprise Ground Division, you will perform duties in support of the chief engineer and program manager for the multi-billion dollar for the Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) upgrade of UEWR, PARCS, Cobra Dane, and Eglin radars.  This includes providing technical leadership for acquiring, designing, building, integrating, and testing these ground-based radars for SDA and work with stakeholders across the national security space enterprise.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Colorado Springs, CO.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serve as a radar hardware chief engineer and integration leader with government, other FFRDCs, and SETA personnel directly supporting the GBRD program manager and lead engineer
• Work on multi-phase projects to bring new radar capabilities into operations for the SDA mission
• Initiate acquisition of Aerospace Engineering Technology Group teams, and lead analyses in requirements development, risk evaluation, sensor performance, and system-of systems engineering
• Act as spokesperson for, and as a senior mentor to, government customers on hardware design, performance, and operations for new SDA radar systems capability

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements – Sr. Project Engineer -Communications Systems & Systems Engineering – Acquisition:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Remote Sensing, Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical engineering discipline
• 12 or more years of technical or programmatic experience in radar systems
• Track record of leading matrixed technical teams
• Substantive experience with the DoD acquisition process
• Proven ability to identify and assess risk areas and to work closely with engineering and program office peers, customers, and contractor personnel to resolve issues quickly
• Willing to travel domestically/internationally approx. 10%
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, issued by the US government. US citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Masters or PhD degree from an accredited program in Remote Sensing, Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical engineering discipline
• Familiarity with the space domain awareness mission area
• Experience with ground-based phased array radar systems that includes experience in system development, acquisition, or operations
• Knowledge of the DoD acquisition lifecycle gained through time in a systems program office, DoD laboratory or test organization, or other DoD acquisition-related organization

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$166,400.00 - $249,600.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• 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

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.