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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.Job Summary The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch. Imagery Programs Division's (IPD) Reconnaissance Systems (RS) Office is looking for an RF engineer / Sr. RF Engineer to support manufacturing, unit test, subsystem integration, and SV-level test activities for a spacecraft communication subsystem and other auxiliary RF hardware in support of a major national space system acquisition. This position requires 100% in person work in Chantilly, VA What You'll Be Doing- Leading a team of matrixed engineering subject matter experts (SMEs) monitoring spacecraft RF communication and auxiliary RF payload hardware manufacturing, unit test, subsystem integration and test, and SV-level testing, providing technical and programmatic assessments, and providing daily reports to customers.
- Leading associated milestone reviews (ex. Test Readiness Review) and sell-off activities.
- Leading non-conformance, anomaly, and major technical issue response teams, directing supporting SME redesign evaluation, test, and analysis, consolidating input, and providing recommendations in support of root cause and corrective action efforts.
- Supporting RF communication and auxiliary RF payload subsystem engineering and test activities at the Enterprise level
- Providing primary on-site Aerospace interface to RF communication and auxiliary RF payload subsystem Customer
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering, mathematics or science field
- A minimum of 8 years' of progressively more responsible engineering experience
- Experience in spacecraft electronics subsystem development
- A background in one or more of the following: in unit-level, subsystem-level, or spacecraft-level RF electronics manufacturing, assembly, test, and system engineering
- Willing to support frequent travel (typically 1-2 weeks per month)
- This position requires the ability to have and maintain a current and active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
- A minimum of 12 years of progressively more responsible engineering experience
- Experience in spacecraft electronics subsystem development
- A background in in unit-level, subsystem-level, and spacecraft-level RF electronics manufacturing, assembly, test, and system engineering
- Advanced degree in relevant engineering, mathematics or science field
- Demonstrated initiative and leadership without direct management oversight.
- Strong customer-oriented attitude with outstanding skills in coordinating exchanges between technical staff and the customer.
- Demonstrated success leading teams in the manufacture, test, and sell-off of spacecraft electronics and electronics subsystems
- Knowledge of and experience with RF electronics manufacture, testing, and sell-off at the unit, subsystem, and spacecraft level.
- History of working in a high-paced team environment.
- 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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