Senior Communication Systems Engineer

1w1 week ago

The Aerospace Corporation

El Segundo, US · Full-time · $151,300 – $226,900

About this role

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems with unmatched technical expertise. As a Senior Communication Systems Engineer supporting SSC’s Strategic Missile Warning Ground Infrastructure, provide technical leadership across ground network development for Next Gen OPIR, Resilient Ground, and USNDS programs. Work full-time on-site at the El Segundo facility.

Provide space-ground systems integration expertise for the Next Generation OPIR Program’s ground system, specifically Relay Ground Station antennas and related networks. Support space-ground interface development, testing, requirement verification, and enterprise sell-off. Identify critical integration decision points to ensure successful transition from development to operations.

Participate in the Defense Systems Group, offering analysis-based decision support to U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, and Pentagon leaders. Collaborate with government, SE&I, SETA, and contractor counterparts on program technical activities. Represent Aerospace in design reviews, technical interchanges, and management reviews.

Lead technical studies assessing antenna performance and informing design trade space for next-generation survivable antenna designs. Provide thought leadership on robust technology maturation strategies. Conduct independent risk assessments to guide government and management on technical issues.

Requirements

Systems engineering background in acquisition programs
Expertise in space-ground systems integration for missile warning programs
Knowledge of relay ground station antennas and ground networks
Experience leading technical studies and performance assessments for antennas
Ability to conduct independent risk assessments and program status evaluations
Familiarity with space-ground interface development, testing, and verification
Skills in leading non-conformance and anomaly response teams

Responsibilities

Provide space-ground systems integration expertise for the Next Generation OPIR Program’s ground system, specifically the Relay Ground Station antennas and related ground networks
Support Next Gen OPIR space-ground interface development, test, requirement verification and enterprise sell-off
Identify critical system integration decision points and milestones to ensure successful transitioning of Next Gen OPIR system capabilities from development to operations
Provide thought leadership to the development of a robust tech mat strategy for the next generation MW survivable/endurable antenna design
Lead technical studies to assess antenna performance and inform the near-future design trade space
Participate in program status assessments and conduct independent risk assessments informing government and Aerospace management of technical issues
Provide insight into contractor system development and integration planning, including system functional and performance testing
Represent Aerospace in program meetings and technical forums such as design reviews, technical interchanges, and program management reviews