Lead activities related to analysis, design, development, evaluation, testing, certification, Hardware reviews, mission assurance, fleet monitoring, and launch support for Avionics systems
Manage Aerospace Engineering & Technology Group (ETG) performing technical assessments that assure the integrity, reliability, performance, and compliance of Avionics hardware and systems meet customer requirements
Collaborate with other program office staff responsible for other aspects of launch systems (such as GNC, Propulsion, Structures and Systems Engineering, etc)
Support management and Systems engineering activities as needed
Prepare reports, briefings, updates, and documents as needed in support of program activities and Aerospace processes
Build and maintain close working relationship with the Space Force and Aerospace program offices, Contractors, and representatives from other government agencies
Provide technical advice/recommendations and inform Customer/Aerospace management of technical activities, issues and accomplishments through reports and briefings to senior level management
Assist the contractor and USG in certifying and launching vehicles
Establish mutually beneficial solutions between the contractors and the USG team
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
8 or more years of related electronics engineering experience
Past work in Electrical/Electronic engineering with an emphasis on Avionics systems in the following areas: Avionics system design, analysis/evaluation, hardware testing (box, sub-system and system level), mission assurance, or mission support
Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical team efforts
This position requires the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance, which is issued by the U.S. Government . U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Must be physically able to enter manufacturing facility, travel to test sites, and travel to launch site to support missions, and travel between campuses
In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Sr Project Engineer, Electronics Engineeri
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
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.
The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, developmental planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including United States Space Force, United States Space Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.
The Launch Systems, Operations, and Development Avionics team within the Launch Systems Division is seeking a well-qualified individual with demonstrated leadership and exceptional communication abilities. In this role you will manage and provide leadership for a team of Engineering & Technology Group (ETG) engineers to evaluate, certify, and provide mission assurance for Avionics systems used on the SpaceX Falcon launch vehicle for the United States Space Force. You will be responsible for ensuring ETG consistently provides technically sound and objective assessments along with recommendations to Aerospace and Space Force leadership within appropriate timelines and budget allocations for the purposes of launch vehicle certification and operational mission assurance. You will also be responsible for providing direction, mentoring, and developing the technical and functional capabilities of the team while also building effective working relationships with the Space Force team, contractor counterparts (e.g. SpaceX and their suppliers), and other interested parties (e.g. NRO and NASA).
This role can be filled as a Sr Project Engineer or Project Engineer depending on experience and qualifications. The Avionics Program Office team works with Guidance & Control systems, Electrical Power systems, Instrumentation, RF & Telemetry systems, and supports mission integration.
This is an full-time on-site position at the Los Angeles Space Force Base in El Segundo, CA .
Aero · Los Angeles Afb, CA