Chief Engineer Proliferated Systems

Proliferated Systems Chief Engineer (Principal Engineer/Scientist - Engineering Program Management and Systems Engineering) What You’ll Be Doing Providing technical authority and leadership for multi‑phenomenology proliferated acquisitions Serving as technical lead across organizational boundaries Identifying and directing potential innovations and risk reduction activities (such as independent analyses and laboratory testing capabilities) within the program office and in support of corporate strategic projects and initiatives Defining and coordinating teams to address difficult technical issues internal to the program and across program lines, and communicating recommendations to Aerospace and customer management Mentoring personnel in the program office and Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) Collaborating with SETA, government customer counterparts, and Aerospace enterprise to meet mission needs Serving on corporate technical committees to lead Aerospace initiatives This position requires 100% on‑site work in Chantilly, VA. What You Need to be Successful Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a technical engineering or science discipline 15 or more years of responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multidisciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments Demonstrated experience with the development and implementation of demonstration systems and transition to operational acquisitions Experience with radar and electro‑optical payloads Experience with communication systems and networks Experience with rapid proliferated acquisitions Recognition as a technical leader Prior engineering leadership or managerial experience Willingness to support frequent travel (typically 1–2 weeks per month) Current and active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance How You Can Stand Out Advanced degree in a technical engineering or science discipline 15+ years’ experience working end‑to‑end acquisition across Enterprise, space, ground, and user segments for National Security Space customers Experience balancing technical detail and broader programmatic perspectives Understanding of and experience working with a matrixed engineering organization Demonstrated ability to function effectively, efficiently, and collaboratively with limited supervision Strong customer‑oriented perspective with outstanding skills in facilitating exchanges between technical staff and the customer Compensation Annual salary: $185,200.00 – $277,800.00. Benefits Comprehensive health care and wellness plans Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options 401(k) plan – employees receive a company‑paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire Flexible spending accounts Variable pay program for exceptional contributions Relocation assistance Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career Education assistance programs An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect 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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. #J-18808-Ljbffr