Ground Systems Concept Engineer

Description The Vehicle and Ground Concepts Department (VGCD) in EED provides space vehicle and ground system preliminary / conceptual design; trade and architecture analysis, modeling, process development and leadership expertise; and tool development in support of conceptual design activities across the space enterprise. As a member of VGCD, you will be designing innovative ground segment solutions to meet the most pressing mission needs of our US Space Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, NOAA, and commercial / international customers. Work Model This position will follow an in-person work model with a minimum of 4 days per week of onsite work required in one of Aerospace’s campuses in Chantilly, VA, Colorado Springs, CO, Albuquerque, NM, or El Segundo, CA. What You’ll Be Doing Providing concept exploration and engineering support of ground systems for customer programs Leading and participating in conceptual and preliminary design studies and trades of ground systems, to include multi-disciplinary engineering teams Evaluating ground system design and architecture concepts and participating in design reviews Working with government and program office personnel and technical experts across Aerospace Developing tools and models that support ground system concept design and analysis activities Mentoring junior members of the department What You Need To Be SuccessfulMinimum Requirements : Engineering Specialist A strong knowledge of ground systems, spacecraft systems, and systems engineering principles Proven ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, adapt quickly to change, and demonstrate initiative under pressure 8+ years of relevant experience in leading, developing and working on multi-disciplinary engineering teams Demonstrated experience in developing ground systems concepts Demonstrated experience in mission control or mission processing systems for space systems Demonstrated experience in concurrent engineering tools, processes, and methodologies Demonstrated ability to work independently and conduct long‑term technical studies for geographically dispersed programs Occasionaldomestic travel A current and active Top Secret / SCI security clearance issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. How You Can Stand Out Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) from an accredited program in a relevant engineering discipline Demonstrated experience with dedicated on‑premises compute hardware Demonstrated experience with Amazon, Microsoft, or Oracle cloud offerings Demonstrated experience with antenna, hardware etc. related to ground entry points Demonstrated experience with communications and networking Demonstrated experience with software, software process approaches (e.g., waterfall, agile) Services, microservices etc. Database technologies Distributed processing frameworks Software standards Demonstrated experience with data center design and operations Demonstrated experience with network maintenance, load balancing, data coordination Proficiency in simulation tools / programming languages, including one or more of : MATLAB, Python, Simulink, STK, C++, SolidWorks Strong, demonstrated personal initiative Experience with the Intelligence Community We 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. (Min - Max)$117,300 - $175,900Pay Basis : Annual Leadership Competencies Our 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 : Operate Strategically Lead Change Engage with Impact Foster Innovation Deliver Results 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr