Senior Spacecraft Avionics Engineer
In an era of dynamic change in space, Aerospace is addressing a generation of complex challenges. We operate the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering. Join our team and thrive in a career that matters to the world and you personally.
You will partner with the Government to ensure mission success of the Space Force Development Corps to develop, acquire and deploy Next generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) space assets that defend against, defeat, and deter aggressive adversary behavior in space. As the Next Generation OPIR Block 0 space vehicle avionics engineer, your primary responsibilities will be to provide leadership and oversight of the development, integration, and testing of the spacecraft electrical power subsystem (EPS), command and data handling (C&DH) subsystem and communication (Comm) subsystem analog and digital electronics. You will be a critical resource in the discovery and implementation of SMC 2.0 and acceleration of assets to orbit.
Key Functions
Support Government decision making process by supplying sound, coordinated, and easily understood technical information
Monitor, assess and report progress contractor design/build/test/integration status
Support and lead cost, schedule and technical risk assessments
Work directly with government military and civil personnel and contractors
Personally execute and/or identify, assign, and lead tasks for our Engineering & Technology Group (ETG) to perform digital and analog electronics design assessments of spacecraft subsystems (e.g., EPS, C&DH, and Comm) and their interfaces to other subsystems as well as primary and auxiliary payloads
Assessments will encompass:
Review of spacecraft electronics requirement flow-down, derivation/allocation, and traceability analysis
Verification of design feasibility and requirement compliance
Engineering and design review, manufacturing review, test readiness review, test exit review, material review board, failure review board, and other technical and status reviews
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's Degree in an applicable field
12 or more years relevant experience
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with customers, contractors, other FFRDC and SETA personnel
Ability to effectively present technical material to senior DoD and other US government officials
Current Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Some travel is required
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Preferred
Advanced degree in electrical engineering is preferred
Experience with commercial or military analog and digital space electronics design processes
Familiarity with major space system development
Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
- A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
- Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, regardless of whether you contribute
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Flexible spending accounts
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
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.