Leading lasercom system validation and verification activities which may include testing, modeling & simulation.
Developing and demonstrating innovative solutions to the most challenging problems in laser communication
Evaluating ground and space laser communication system architectures through testing and or analysis of the gimbal, telescope, optical head, adaptive optic system, and modem.
Conducting specialized satellite laser communications (lasercom) studies and reporting findings to internal and external customers.
Providing technical advice to management, customers, and contractors across the entirety of space systems lifecycles from early concept to on-orbit performance.
Engaging with impact: Taking initiative to inform management of perceived technical problems and recommending courses of action for mission success.
What You Need to be Successful - Engineering Specialist
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Sciences, or another related technical field from an accredited university
Eight or more years of experience in roles of increasing responsibility in engineering/scientific areas related to optical communications, satellites, and/or space systems engineering
History of high level of innovation, creativeness, and initiative
Experience with laser transmitters and technologies
Work with optical detectors and technologies
Demonstrated ability to lead lasercom trade studies
Experience working with communications link and pointing error budgets
Proven ability to manage or support photonic or optical testing activities that characterize system, subsystem, unit and component performance
Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically up to approximately 10% Remote Local (50-150 miles) or Remote Distant (>150 miles) if required
This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for Senior Engineering Specialist:
12 or more years of experience in roles of increasing responsibility in engineering/scientific areas related to optical communications, satellites, and/or space systems engineering
Leadership experience in laser communication programs
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SBI/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain this level of security clearance
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Background with optical communications and space hardware testing including development of testbeds, ground support test equipment, test programs and management of test program execution for lasercom, componen
Benefits
Vision insuranceRemote work options
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.
At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country's space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration. With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions. Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD!
We are seeking to hire a laser communications engineer (Engineering Specialist) to join the Optical Communications Department. The Optical Communications Department provides technical leadership to US Government activities that involve laser communications (lasercom). We support programs and activities from initial concept and requirements development through technology maturation, risk reduction, engineering, manufacturing, production, deployment and sustainment phases. The Optical Communications Department works with corporate customers to ensure robust and resilient optical SATCOM solutions are available and best-suited to augmenting space-enabled missions.
The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facility at El Segundo, CA.
Aero · El Segundo, CA