Work directly with government customers to drive the rapid development of innovative space communication network architectures and related ground networks to meet the needs of a multitude of programs in National Security Space
Serve as a collaborative thought-leader and technical authority on such architectures, commercial integration strategies, and mission-critical field tests and deployments
With unique knowledge of customer challenges across the space enterprise, lead strategic planning to help grow Aerospace's leadership role
Drive the development of mission critical communications solutions efforts by aiding the design and acquisition of secure, scalable, and resilient space and ground network and communication architectures for a growing number of space system use cases.
Advise and influence key Aerospace leaders on IR&D investments, positioning R&D programs for broader community adoption and transition
Collaborate across the Aerospace enterprise and engineering matrix to integrate activities for a more impactful approach across customer base
Identify prototyping opportunities for Aerospace and help develop internal laboratory testbeds necessary to position Aerospace for leadership role with both commercial providers and government stakeholders
Mentor and advise staff in communication and network architecture principles and in the introduction of new approaches to different applications
Provide input to management on technical succession planning and skillset requirements
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in STEM, Engineering, or a related technical field
15+ years' experience in communications and space and ground network systems architecture design, with a track record of innov
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.
The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Technical Fellow for the Communications and Network Architectures Subdivision (CNAS) in the Mission Payloads Division (MPD).
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!
This is a new leadership opportunity with impact across our National Security Space customers. This role will drive strategic development across the DoD, Intelligence Community (IC), civil and commercial mission areas, creating national-level impact for secure, scalable, and resilient space and ground communication and network architectures in dynamic and contested operating environments.
The Technical Fellow will shape the design of space and ground networks, all aspects of resilient satellite communication (SATCOM) and cislunar areas, facilitate the integration of commercial solutions for terminal interoperability, and enable the development and integration of advance communications waveforms. The Technical Fellow is responsible for related strategies and roadmaps, and positioning/mentoring Aerospace staff to strengthen our technical depth in these rapidly evolving fields. The Technical Fellows have a dual reporting line into the Aerospace's Chief Technology Officer and will be expected to drive corporate strategies for Communication and Network Architectures and work in support of other strategic priorities.
This Technical Fellow will be a key leader for MPD, the division responsible for Aerospace's RF and optical communications architectures, payloads, sensing, processing and related electronics solutions. As Aerospace's largest engineering division, MPD is at the cutting edge of technology supporting customers in multiple frontiers such as AI/ML based sensing, signals and network orchestration, resilient network architectures and agile processing, prototype development and associated communication systems and waveforms which mitigate threats and ensure protected communications.
This is a full-time, onsite position based in El Segundo, CA.
Aero · El Segundo, CA