Senior Electro-Optical Engineer

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.
Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, development planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape the future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including US Space Force, U.S Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. DSG also assists the Space Force Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems.
This is a job for a Senior Project Engineer - Electro-Optical and Systems Engineering to provide support to customer programs. The job will require a broad range of experience as the role will span hardware, software and test. You will work closely with Customer Program Offices, Mission Partners, matrix engineering and laboratory organizations to assure sound technical direction is being implemented in acquisitions to extend space capabilities in times of conflict. Join our team and help us shape the future!
This is a full-time position based in Albuquerque, NM and requires 100% onsite work.
What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as the Aerospace Senior Project Engineer assisting in the acquisition of a complex national capability
• Work with teams of technical domain experts to advise the acquisition, launch test and operations integration for a series of advanced electro optical mission payload and associated spacecraft development efforts
• Work with teams of technical domain experts to conduct analysis of program concepts of operation, as well as development contractor design solutions and associated anomalies
• Have direct day to day interaction counseling government and mission partner decision makers on payload and mission technical topics, progress and mission assurance
• Have routine interaction participating in government oversight with prime and subcontractor development partners
• Brief technical initiatives, status and corrective recommendations to government and Aerospace management
• Provide interdisciplinary technical leadership to Integration Teams supporting Space superiority efforts

What You Need to be Successful - Sr. Project Engineer, Electro-Optical Engineering
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM or applicable subject area
• 12 or more years of related experience
• Experience in electro-optical payload or sensor acquisition, analysis, and/or development
• Knowledge of systems engineering and systems integration
• Willing to travel domestically approx. 20%
• Adapting mission assurance practices to align with program risk tolerance
• This position requires a current and active TS/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:

• Advanced STEM or related degree
• Experience supporting mission assurance assessments of complex hardware design programs
• Experience working with leading matrix technical support across multiple concurrent technical domain areas
• Current ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for Department of Defense (DoD) Special Access Programs (SAP)

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
• A 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.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
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