Next Gen OPIR Polar Multi-Disciplinary Engineer

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, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers’ portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems. The Next Gen OPIR  Polar program in the Space Based Sensing Division is actively participating in the building and fielding of next generation OPIR Space Vehicles for Polar (Molniya) orbits. The mission of the Next Gen Polar (NGP) constellation is to deliver end-to-end, resilient, missiles missile warning systems in for the northern hemisphere that outpace the threat. Our primary customer is the U.S. Space Force (USSF), and this position is prime contractor focused with a fast-paced tempo to address challenges head-on. We are looking for a driven, motivated  Next Gen OPIR Polar Multidisciplinary Engineer team member to perform technical support in a dynamic team environment. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility in El Segundo CA and support at the the flight 2 HWCI builds at the Prime Contractor facility in Redondo Beach CA.     What You’ll Be Doing Provide government and prime contractor technical assistance and assessments on the flight 2 builds of the Space Vehicles Vehicle flight hardware The NG OPIR Polar team supports also supports the fabrication and mechanical assembly of flight 2 build Execute independent assessments of prime contractor activities and provide guidance to USSF customer personnel on space vehicle electronics activities like  Red Flag Reports, you will lead and coordinate our ETG SME activities  on FRB's and other non conformances. Impact the mission area by actively engaging in strategic planning, collaborating with USSF, government contractors, and Aerospace SMEs to address challenges and deliver integrated operational capabilities What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for Project Engineer – Multidisciplinary Engineering: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or other discipline  8 or more years of proven experience with evaluation of spacecraft sub-systems, MRB/FRB root cause investigations, or Spacecraft (Bus) background in a space environment Hands-on experience with analysis and assessment of the following: Root cause and Corrective actions ETG Labs and capabilities Major Space Vehicle Subsystems  Microelectronics  Familiarity with production challenges and risk management Willing to travel approx. 10% This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: Master’s degree or higher in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or other discipline Proven experience in spacecraft systems, background in a space environment and FRB/MRB diagnostics Demonstrated relevant experiences with subcontractor challenges, including risk management, demonstrated unit delivery, and participate participation with in space vehicle build process Proven history supporting the USSF customer Ability to collaborate across government and contractor teams Record of advising US Government customer at critical decision milestones (technical and/or schedule), including performing risk assessments. Participation in and leading of critical ETG subsystem teams Current Secret level clearance, addition of SCI preferred 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.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $117,300.00 - $175,900.00 Pay Basis: Annual Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: Operate Strategically Lead Change    Engage with Impact    Foster Innovation    Deliver Results   Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include: Comprehensive health care and wellness plans Pai