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The Aerospace Corporation Senior Ground Systems Concept Engineer in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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.
Enterprise Effects Division Description
The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space-enabled mission effects.
Vehicle Ground Concepts Department 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 designinginnovative ground segment solutionsto 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, orEl Segundo, CA.
What You'll Be Doing
Providing concept exploration and engineering support of ground systems forcustomer 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 Successful
Astrongknowledge of ground systems, spacecraft systems, and systems engineeringprinciples
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to change, and demonstrate initiative under pressure
12+ years of relevant experience inleading, developing and working on multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Demonstrated experience in developing ground systems concepts
Demonstrated experience in developing new technical solutions for programs
Demonstrated experience leading long-term technical studies
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... For full info follow application link.
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