Chief Engineer Proliferated Systems

The Aerospace Corporation

Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Base: $185,200 - $277,800 annually; bonus/equity: ...
15+ years engineering experience
Ts/ssbi/sci clearance required
Radar and electro-optical payload experience
The role provides technical authority and leadership for multi-phenomenology proliferated acquisitions within the National Systems Group

Job Summary

  • The role provides technical authority and leadership for multi-phenomenology proliferated acquisitions within the National Systems Group.
  • Candidates must possess a current TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance and U.S. citizenship to perform duties at the Chantilly, VA site.
  • The position offers a competitive annual salary range of $185,200 to $277,800 along with comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) match.

Matching Summary

The role provides technical authority and leadership for multi-phenomenology proliferated acquisitions within the National Systems Group.

Salary

Base: $185,200 - $277,800 annually; Bonus/Equity: Variable pay program for exceptional contributions; Benefits: Comprehensive health care, 401(k) up to 12% match, paid holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years engineering experience
  • TS/SSBI/SCI clearance required
  • Radar and electro-optical payload experience
  • Communication systems and networks expertise
  • Proliferated acquisition program management

Nice-to-have

  • End-to-end acquisition experience
  • Matrixed engineering organization background
  • Advanced degree in technical discipline
  • Strong customer-oriented perspective
  • Mentoring next generation engineers

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Advanced degree in engineering/science
  • 15+ years professional engineering experience
  • Active TS/SSBI/SCI clearance and polygraph
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Experience with demonstration systems transition

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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