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ID #43593923
State California
City Elsegundo
Job type Permanent
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Aerospace Corporation
Showed 2022-06-24
Date 2022-06-23
Deadline 2022-08-22
Category Et cetera
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Architectures Modeling & Analysis Section Manager

California, Elsegundo, 90245 Elsegundo USA

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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.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

We remain committed to maintaining a safe environment for hiring as we look forward to the future of work. Click here for information on Aerospace's COVID-19 directives and safety procedures implemented to keep our workplace safe.

Communication satellites, wideband links, command and telemetry, and terrestrial networks, along with their enabling technologies, are the domain of the Communication Technologies and Engineering Division. The division comprises all aspects, from architectures to implementation; our engineers work directly with corporate customers to ensure robust and resilient communications.

The Communication Architectures Department (CAD) performs trade studies, analyses, and simulations to optimize the overall communications performance of terrestrial, satellite, launch vehicle, and ground-based systems. CAD also guides the development of spectrum regulations and policies to assure critical wireless systems have access to necessary spectrum resources.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Provide technical leadership and management oversight for the Architectures Modeling and Analysis section of the Communication Architectures Department
  • Assist the Department Director in project management, staff development and department management with a focus in architectures and wireless space systems
  • Interface with program offices, define tasks and schedules, build technical teams, and manage those teams
  • Assist in acquiring and executing new business activities
  • Recruit, hire, mentor, performance management, department resource management, and strategic planning
  • Provide communication architectures support for DoD, NRO, Navy, NOAA, NASA, Civil & Commercial, and Nuclear Operations (NC3) program offices

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in electrical engineering or related STEM discipline
  • Eight years of experience in subjects relevant to communication systems engineering, project management, or leadership
  • Strong background in communication systems, architectures, and networks
  • Project development experience and demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams
  • Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and customer interface skills and a demonstrated ability to interact with customer and contractor personnel
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills (written, oral, and presentation)
  • Willing to travel domestically approx. 5- 10% of the time, 2-5 trips/year
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security 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 electrical engineering or related discipline
  • Knowledge of DoD, NRO and/or commercial space programs, especially SATCOM programs (such as PTS, ESS, EPS, AEHF, WGS, and MUOS), GPS, Launch Ranges, ground control networks, and NC3
  • Management or technical leadership experience
  • Experience with federal acquisitions and documentation
  • Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance

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 diverse 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/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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 ieo.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and the supplement , as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .

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