Ground Systems Concept Engineer
Job in
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, 80509, USA
Listing for:
The Aerospace Corporation
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-25
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
Enterprise Effects Division Description
The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space-enabled mission effects.
Vehicle Ground Concepts Department Description
The Vehicle and Ground Concepts Department (VGCD) in EED provides space vehicle and ground system preliminary/conceptual design; trade and architecture analysis, modeling, process development and leadership expertise; and tool development in support of conceptual design activities across the space enterprise. As a member of VGCD, you will be designing innovative ground segment solutions to meet the most pressing mission needs of our US Space Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, NOAA, and commercial/international customers.
Work Model
This position will follow an in-person work model with a minimum of 4 days per week of onsite work required in one of Aerospace’s campuses in Chantilly, VA, Colorado Springs, CO, Albuquerque, NM, or El Segundo, CA.
What You’ll Be Doing
Providing concept exploration and engineering support of ground systems for customer programsLeading and participating in conceptual and preliminary design studies and trades of ground systems, to include multi-disciplinary engineering teamsEvaluating ground system design and architecture concepts and participating in design reviewsWorking with government and program office personnel and technical experts across AerospaceDeveloping tools and models that support ground system concept design and analysis activitiesMentoring junior members of the departmentWhat You Need To Be Successful
A strong knowledge of ground systems, spacecraft systems, and systems engineering principlesProven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to change, and demonstrate initiative under pressure8+ years of relevant experience in leading, developing and working on multi-disciplinary engineering teamsDemonstrated experience in developing ground systems conceptsDemonstrated experience in mission control or mission processing systems for space systemsDemonstrated experience in concurrent engineering tools, processes, and methodologiesDemonstrated ability to work independently and conduct long-term technical studies for geographically dispersed programsOccasional domestic travelA current and active Top Secret/SCI security clearance issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.How You Can Stand Out
Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) from an accredited program in a relevant engineering disciplineDemonstrated experience with dedicated on-premises compute hardwareDemonstrated experience with Amazon, Microsoft, or Oracle cloud offeringsDemonstrated experience with antenna, hardware etc. related to ground entry pointsDemonstrated experience with communications and networkingDemonstrated experience with software, software process approaches (e.g., waterfall, agile)Database technologiesDistributed processing frameworksSoftware standardsDemonstrated experience with data center design and operationsDemonstrated experience with network maintenance, load balancing, data coordinationProficiency in simulation tools/programming languages, including one or more of: MATLAB, Python, Simulink, STK, C++, Solid WorksStrong, demonstrated personal initiativeExperien…
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