Chief Engineer Proliferated Systems

The Aerospace Corporation

Chantilly, VA, United States
Base: $185,200.00 - $277,800.00 annually; bonus/eq...
15+ years engineering experience
Multi-disciplinary systems engineering
Radar and electro-optical payloads
The role provides technical authority and leadership for multi-phenomenology proliferated acquisitions serving national space system customers

Job Summary

  • The role provides technical authority and leadership for multi-phenomenology proliferated acquisitions serving national space system customers.
  • Candidates must possess a current TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph issued by the U.S. government.
  • The position offers a competitive annual salary range of $185,200.00 to $277,800.00 along with comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) match.

Matching Summary

The role provides technical authority and leadership for multi-phenomenology proliferated acquisitions serving national space system customers.

Salary

Base: $185,200.00 - $277,800.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Variable pay program for exceptional contributions; Benefits: Comprehensive health care, 401(k) up to 12% match, relocation assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years engineering experience
  • Multi-disciplinary systems engineering
  • Radar and electro-optical payloads
  • Communication systems and networks
  • Rapid proliferated acquisitions
  • TS/SSBI/SCI clearance with polygraph

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Advanced degree in engineering/science
  • 15+ years responsible professional experience
  • Active TS/SSBI/SCI clearance and polygraph
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Prior engineering leadership experience

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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