Small Sat Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Chantilly, VA, United States
$151,300.00 - $226,900.00 py
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Small satellite systems engineering
Mission assurance support
Research and development programs
** The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Engineer specializing in systems engineering for small satellite systems, requiring extensive experience and a strong technical background. The position is based in Chantilly, VA, and entails 100% onsite work, focusing on supporting research and development for national security space applications. **

Job Summary

  • Working within a team made to support research and development of small satellites from concept development through operations.
  • Leading projects that are supported by a diverse technical team from ETG to provide end-to-end engineering support to the customer.
  • We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Engineer specializing in systems engineering for small satellite systems, requiring extensive experience and a strong technical background. The position is based in Chantilly, VA, and entails 100% onsite work, focusing on supporting research and development for national security space applications. **

Salary

$151,300.00 - $226,900.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Small satellite systems engineering
  • Mission assurance support
  • Research and development programs
  • Launch and early operations support
  • Technical and programmatic expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Tailored mission assurance
  • Diverse technical team leadership
  • Senior government management interaction
  • Dynamic program office environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, computer science, or related technical discipline
  • 10 years of increasingly more responsible engineering experience
  • Knowledge of systems engineering processes, project management, risk management, and standards and practices
  • Current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph
  • U.S. citizenship

Work Rights

TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph

Tailored Resume

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