The Aerospace Corporation
GEOINT Ground Processing Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation - Bristol, Virginia, United States, 24202
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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.
The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch.
We are seeking a
GEOINT Ground Processing Engineer
(Project Engineer-Signal and Image Process Engineering)
to be part of the National Reconnaissance Office's GEOINT Ground Systems Program Office (G2SPO) within the Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED). This customer is responsible for the development and delivery of a GEOINT Ground Processing baseline ground portfolio and guiding the evolution of those systems to a fully integrated and resilient enterprise. In this position, you will be guiding the development of the US Government's next-generation GEOINT Ground Processing Major Systems Acquisition (MSA). You will guide the reachback technical efforts of an Aerospace team to assess current and potential future GEOINT Ground processing architectures and facilitate the evolution of GEOINT ground capabilities to meet the needs of the evolving mission enterprise. These efforts will include migration of the evolving systems and transitioning mission processing to cloud-based solutions.
Work Model:
This is a full-time position based at Westfields in Chantilly, Virginia, which requires 100% onsite work.
What You'll Be Doing
Serving as a technical advisor to the US Government in acquiring state-of-the-art software applications for GEOINT electro optical mission data processing software applications and services for deployment into a commercial cloud environment Leading small teams of Aerospace subject matter experts in maturing new technologies, integrating new systems and sensors, and delivering a resilient, responsive ground architecture Collaborating with an agile team of acquisition professionals and industry software developers to rapidly field new software capabilities in a dynamic mission environment Proactively identifying new technologies and commercially available capabilities for integration into the framework Coordinating with enterprise stakeholders to ensure that user needs are properly understood and satisfied Assisting other team members in prioritizing and shaping ETG projects What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for
Project Engineer
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Signal and Image Process Engineering :
Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or a related technical field 5 or more years of ground or space systems acquisition engineering experience Experience collaborating in high-performing teams of engineering professionals Experience in one or more of the following domains: mission processing systems for space systems, constellation tasking and optimization, geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), US Government acquisitions and/or systems engineering, or agile software development Willing to travel domestically approx. 30 % to support customer activities and foster collaboration. This position requires a current and active TS/SBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Advanced degree in EO imaging science, computer science/engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering or scientific field Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Experience or expertise in requirements development and analysis, advanced systems architecture, and EO processing technologies Experience in agile software development at scale, agile IV&V testing for federal contracts, commercial cloud environments, and DevOps pipeline implementation with frequent operational deployments 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.
The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch.
We are seeking a
GEOINT Ground Processing Engineer
(Project Engineer-Signal and Image Process Engineering)
to be part of the National Reconnaissance Office's GEOINT Ground Systems Program Office (G2SPO) within the Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED). This customer is responsible for the development and delivery of a GEOINT Ground Processing baseline ground portfolio and guiding the evolution of those systems to a fully integrated and resilient enterprise. In this position, you will be guiding the development of the US Government's next-generation GEOINT Ground Processing Major Systems Acquisition (MSA). You will guide the reachback technical efforts of an Aerospace team to assess current and potential future GEOINT Ground processing architectures and facilitate the evolution of GEOINT ground capabilities to meet the needs of the evolving mission enterprise. These efforts will include migration of the evolving systems and transitioning mission processing to cloud-based solutions.
Work Model:
This is a full-time position based at Westfields in Chantilly, Virginia, which requires 100% onsite work.
What You'll Be Doing
Serving as a technical advisor to the US Government in acquiring state-of-the-art software applications for GEOINT electro optical mission data processing software applications and services for deployment into a commercial cloud environment Leading small teams of Aerospace subject matter experts in maturing new technologies, integrating new systems and sensors, and delivering a resilient, responsive ground architecture Collaborating with an agile team of acquisition professionals and industry software developers to rapidly field new software capabilities in a dynamic mission environment Proactively identifying new technologies and commercially available capabilities for integration into the framework Coordinating with enterprise stakeholders to ensure that user needs are properly understood and satisfied Assisting other team members in prioritizing and shaping ETG projects What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for
Project Engineer
-
Signal and Image Process Engineering :
Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or a related technical field 5 or more years of ground or space systems acquisition engineering experience Experience collaborating in high-performing teams of engineering professionals Experience in one or more of the following domains: mission processing systems for space systems, constellation tasking and optimization, geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), US Government acquisitions and/or systems engineering, or agile software development Willing to travel domestically approx. 30 % to support customer activities and foster collaboration. This position requires a current and active TS/SBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Advanced degree in EO imaging science, computer science/engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering or scientific field Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Experience or expertise in requirements development and analysis, advanced systems architecture, and EO processing technologies Experience in agile software development at scale, agile IV&V testing for federal contracts, commercial cloud environments, and DevOps pipeline implementation with frequent operational deployments 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.