Ess Space Systems Futures Project Leader

The Aerospace Corporation

El Segundo, CA, US
Base: $132,900 - $199,300 annually; bonus/equity: ...
Space systems engineering experience
Acquisition and communications systems knowledge
Government program management background
The role serves as a technical advisor for the X-PACK acquisition program supporting the U.S. Space Force

Job Summary

  • The role serves as a technical advisor for the X-PACK acquisition program supporting the U.S. Space Force.
  • Candidates must manage resources, assess contractor performance, and deliver technical position papers on risk to senior leaders.
  • The position offers a competitive annual salary range of $132,900 to $199,300 with comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) match.

Matching Summary

The role serves as a technical advisor for the X-PACK acquisition program supporting the U.S. Space Force.

Salary

Base: $132,900 - $199,300 annually; Bonus/Equity: Variable pay program available; Benefits: Comprehensive health care, 401(k) up to 12% match, relocation assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Space systems engineering experience
  • Acquisition and communications systems knowledge
  • Government program management background
  • Secret security clearance required
  • U.S. citizenship mandatory

Nice-to-have

  • Mission assurance principles experience
  • MILSATCOM program office background
  • IEEE 15288.2 standard familiarity
  • Satellite hardware or waveform processing skills
  • Advanced technical degree in engineering

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
  • 8+ years of escalating professional engineering experience
  • Active Secret clearance issued by US government
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Ability to travel to contractor facilities

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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