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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.\nThe Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.\nThe new hire will join the Space Planning, Readiness, and Operations (SPRO) Department team to provide operationally focused space solutions for warfighter and end user in support of our Department of War (DoW), Intelligence Community (IC), and civil customers. We serve as the EED and ETG entry point for wargaming and exercises, space operations planning, and operationally-relevant solutions support to connect corporate technical capabilities and operational requirements, integrate capabilities across the space enterprise, and educate the workforce on space operations and warfighting. Do you want to have a positive impact on the present and future space enterprise? Join us as a Space Security EW/RF Operational Engineer on the Space Planning, Readiness, and Operations Department team at The Aerospace Corporation!\nWork Model\n100% Onsite: This is a full-time position based in Colorado Springs, CO or El Segundo, CA, which requires 100% onsite work.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\nAdvising 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.\nProviding electromagnetic warfare (EW) and SATCOM RF technical and operational expertise. \nProviding systems engineering support to include requirements development, system concept development/evaluation, design review, system integration, and test campaign support.\nProviding expertise for identifying, developing, evaluating, and testing modifications and enhancements to EW architectures.\nConducting link budget analyses for a wide range of frequency bands, satellites, and ground systems.\nWorking across space mission and program boundaries to identify common program challenges and risks, provide enterprise recommendations, and lead issues to closure.\nInteracting 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. \nIdentifying 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.\nWorking closely and effectively with external partners in integrated product teams that include government, contractor, and FFRDC members as an architectural thinker and thought leader.\nCommunicating effectively with all levels of corporate management through timely reporting of technical issues and recommendations.\nWhat You Need to be Successful - Engineering Specialist\nMinimum Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in engineering, mathematics, or technical science.\n8 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.\nPrevious systems engineering or test and evaluation support on DoD, IC, or Civil satellite systems.\nExperience 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.\nPossess insight and understanding of satellite operations and missions, customers, and needs involved with the programs.\nDemonstrated ability to solve problems, deal with ambiguity, and work proactively within a dynamic environment where priorities may change.\nDemonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers.\nProven ability to lead technical analyses and lead teams.\nExperience working with government customers.\nWilling to travel occasionally to work location or customer siteapprox. if required. \nThis 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.\nWhat You Need to be Successful - Senior Engineering Specialist\nMinimum Requirements:\n12 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.\nHow You Can Stand Out\nIt would be impressive if you have one or more of these:\nAdvanced degree from a recognized institution in engineering, mathematics, or technical science.\nSATCOM RF performance analysis expertise using advanced modeling and simulation tools.\nExperience developing software applications and tools supporting performance analysis or data manipulation using modern object-oriented or scripting languages. \nExperience developing or implementing communication architectures.\nExperience developing, implementing, or operating C2 systems.\nExperience supporting operational units such as 21 SW, Mission Delta 3, 1st Space Brigade, etc.\nExperience working with SWAC, SSDP, US Space Force, US Space Command, IC, other Service, or COCOM customers.\nExperience with digital engineering and/or agile approaches to analysis and development activities.\nActive Top Secret security clearance with SCI access and SAP/SAR access\nWe 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.\n(Min - Max)\n$117,300.00 - $226,900.00Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership Competencies\nOur 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:\nOperate Strategically\nLead Change \nEngage with Impact \nFoster Innovation \nDeliver Results \nWays We Reward Our Employees\nDuring your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.\nBenefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:\nComprehensive health care and wellness plans\n\nPaid holidays, sick time, and vacation\n\nStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options\n\n401(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\n\nFlexible spending accounts\n\nVariable pay program for exceptional contributions\n\nRelocation assistance\n\nProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your career\n\nEducation assistance programs\n\nAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect\n\nWe 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.\nEqual Opportunity Commitment\nThe Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunityemployer. 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  . 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