Payload Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Payload Systems Engineer to work in a Government program office responsible for designing and building a new SIGINT program from the ground up. The ideal candidate will provide expert systems engineering and mission integration support to a challenging National program and provide subject matter expertise in the area of payload acquisitions and integration.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or related technical field
• 8 or more years of progressively more responsible experience
• Experience integrating RF and Digital payloads with spacecraft bus systems (power, thermal, data handling)
• Knowledge of RF/microwave payload architectures including receivers, downconverters, and signal processing chains
• Experience with RF and Digital payload calibration, characterization, and performance verification testing

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan
• 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