PNT Engineer/Sr. PNT 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.

As part of the Aerospace Space Security Directorate, the Space Warfighting Analysis Office provides high-quality analytic and program management support to the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), advising the Government, and leading analyses on the future of positioning, navigation, and timing architectures, balancing design, performance and resilience to win the next war.

This position will support the USSF SWAC by performing systems engineering and architecture analysis on the next generation of positioning, navigation, and timing systems to support closing tactical kill chains.  This role requires working collaboratively in a multi-level classification environment with interagency, military, and civilian communities in the planning, conduct and interpretation of analysis to shape the force design of the future positioning, navigation, and timing architecture. 

Work Model

This position requires 100% onsite work in classified facilities in Colorado Springs, CO.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Shaping the future of PNT architectures.
• Advising the Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC) leadership on technical and analytical approaches, force design, systems engineering, and development of future positioning, navigation, and timing architectures.
• Developing and executing analytic plans, defining analytic tasks, and executing analysis to develop and refine force designs.
• Identifying and coordinating Aerospace analytic resources and technical expertise to be brought to bear on tough customer problems.
• Translating SWAC Government leadership needs for engineering and analytical support into executable tasks and execution plans for Aerospace’s Engineering and Technology Group (ETG).
• Planning, assigning, and managing the workload of interdisciplinary teams to meet challenging customer requirements.

What You Need to be Successful Senior Project Engineer – Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution in engineering, mathematics, or other technical sciences.
• 8 or more years of progressively more responsible technical experience with navigation warfare and positioning, navigation, and timing systems development and acquisition, analysis, operations and/or program management.
• Familiarity with positioning, navigation, and timing networks, systems, architectures, and operations.
• Knowledge of US, partner and other Global Navigation Satellite System missions, system designs, and operations.
• Experience with modeling, simulation, and analysis of positioning, navigation, and timing and Satellite Navigation architectures.
• Ability to independently work and thrive in a fast-paced & dynamic environment and to work complex problems.
• Proven ability to lead technical analyses. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Active Secret security clearance: eligible for Top Secret SCI and SAP/SAR clearances, which are issued by the US government. US Citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Ability for occasional travel.

In addition to the above, Senior Project Engineer - Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering requires the following:

• 12 or more years of relevant technical experience in navigation warfare and positioning, navigation, and timing systems development and acquisition, analysis, operations and/or program management
• Proven ability to work within integrated Government, FFRDC, and SETA teams.
• Demonstrated strong technical leadership, interpersonal, and team building skills.
• High level of creativity, initiative systems thinking, and innovation.
• 5 or more years of experience interfacing directly with customers.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of the following:

• Advanced [Masters, PhD] degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or other technical sciences from a recognized institution.
• Over 10 years of modeling, simulation, and analysis experience, with a strong background in space systems, space operations or joint warfighting operations.
• Direct experience working in government or commercial organizations with navigation warfare and positioning, navigation, and timing programs.
• Extensive knowledge of US, partner and other Global Navigation Satellite System missions, designs, and operations.
• Experience operating in an Agile, DevSecOps, or other advanced software development environment.
• Experience working with projects that incorporated digital engineering or model-based systems engineering.
• Direct experience with joint military operations
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI access and/or SAP/SAR access.

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)

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

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total 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

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

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 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.