Space Ground Systems Requirements Engineer

Overview The Aerospace Corporation is a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) supporting national space programs. This full‑time position is located in Chantilly, VA and requires 100% onsite work at a customer facility. What You’ll Be Doing Analyze and recommend solutions for ground system architecture, software design, acquisition strategies, operations, and maintenance. Establish development methods and metrics leveraging Agile and DevSecOps practices for ground system software. Define space‑to‑ground and ground‑to‑ground integration plans, including requirements verification and cross‑disciplinary coordination with spacecraft systems and flight software teams. Define and develop mission‑critical interfaces (organizational, physical, functional, hardware/software, operational) for space ground control systems. Define and manage tasking to a team of support engineering staff and monitor delivery of professional engineering studies, recommendations, and analysis. Develop and analyze system requirements for engineering models, simulations, test beds, special test equipment, and end‑to‑end integration testing. Oversee system integration and test planning, execution, data evaluation, anomaly resolution, and risk assessment for operational and performance validation, advising on automated testing, engineering models, simulations, test beds, and special test equipment. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or mathematics. 6+ years of experience with multiple aspects of space ground systems (e.g., enterprise integration, space‑vehicle to ground integration, ground systems development, and new technology insertion). Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience with SIGINT mission from multiple aspects of space systems integration. Ability to work well in a team environment. Active Top Secret/SCI clearance and polygraph issued by the U.S. government (U.S. citizenship required). Senior Project Engineer – Software Architecture & Systems Software Engineering 10+ years of experience with multiple aspects of space ground systems. Proven technical leadership and strong interpersonal skills for interacting with peers, internal and external customers, and contractor representatives. Demonstrated ability to clearly define technical tasks, form and lead technical teams. How You Can Stand Out Advanced degree in Engineering, Science or Mathematics. SIGINT Mission domain knowledge (e.g., system requirements, integration and testing, spacecraft subsystems, manufacturing, test, operations). Publication of applicable command media, training material, or technical papers. Demonstrated experience on Agile and DevSecOps programs. Benefits & Compensation The grade‑based pay range for this role is $117,300.00 – $226,900.00 (annual). Benefits include comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time and vacation, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, relocation assistance, professional development programs, and an inclusive work environment. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or requires reasonable accommodation, please contact us by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr