Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer - Remote Sensor Modeling Coordination Lead
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. 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.The GEOINT Innovations Office's Futures Architecture Department serves as a lead technical advisor to the NRO's Office of the GEOINT Chief Architect. We are looking for a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer to lead remote sensing modeling and simulation efforts focused on Radar that will impact the design and acquisition of the next generation GEOINT space architecture in this highly influential office!This position requires 100% on site work in Chantilly, VAWhat You'll Be Doing
- Leading and coordinating domain experts from Aerospace's matrixed organization to perform orbit design trades for remote sensing radar constellations in the evaluation of future GEOINT architectures for performance, user requirements satisfaction and mission utility
- Working independently and organizing technical support to conduct constellation and architecture level trades to include constellation sizing, orbit design and configuration with a focus on remote sensing radar payloads and systems
- Providing objective technical input to key architecture and enterprise level decisions in the NRO GEOINT Directorate and beyond, responding to urgent technical questions originating from multiple agencies (NRO, NGA, DoD, ODNI), NRO Leadership and Congressional direction
- Identifying, tasking and tracking Aerospace matrixed resources
- Communicating across Aerospace, SETA and Government teams
- Presenting results to senior level program office management
- Mentoring and providing technical guidance to team members in ETG
- This position is located on-site with the Government customer
- Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, mathematics or related technical field
- Technical experience in architecture modeling, orbital mechanics or space systems
- Familiarity with GEOINT architectures, remote sensing or Synthetic Aperture Radar
- Demonstrated capability to address and solve complex challenges
- Strong organization and communication skills
- This position requires a current and active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
- Advanced degree in relevant science, engineering, mathematics or related technical field
- Ability to lead multi-disciplinary technical teams and integrate their results into decision-driving products
- Strong understanding of GEOINT architectures, Synthetic Aperture Radar orMoving Target Indication
- Detailed knowledge of relevant Aerospace resources and experience in planning or conducting architectural and optimization trade-studies
- Experience developing visualizations using modeling and simulation software to depict constellations and architectures
- Program Office experience working directly with contractors, SETA and government customers
- Experience working within the intelligence community and advising senior officials
- 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