Senior Cybersecurity Engineer The Aerospace CorpSenior Cybersecurity EngineerChantilly, VA$166,400–$249,600 / yearThe candidate will make things more secure by working with customers throughout the system development life cycle to develop policies, requirements, prototypes, demonstrations, architectures and solutions that protect systems, keep computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and securing highly sensitive data. 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.
Space Domain Awareness Engineer The Aerospace CorpSpace Domain Awareness EngineerChantilly, VA$129,000–$249,600 / yearAs 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. The Advanced Sensor Engineering Department (ASED) is a multi-disciplinary group of engineers and scientists actively engaged in supporting current and future generations of remote sensing systems of national importance.
Senior Technology Advisor and Integration Engineer The Aerospace CorpSenior Technology Advisor and Integration EngineerTysons Corner, VA$151,300–$226,900 / yearThe National Systems Group (NSG) serves as the technical adviser to the Intelligence Community (IC) and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch. 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.
Mission Orchestration Project Engineer The Aerospace CorpMission Orchestration Project EngineerChantilly, VA$129,000–$193,500 / yearThe 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. 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.
Senior DSP/SDR Engineer The Aerospace CorpSenior DSP/SDR EngineerChantilly, VA$129,000–$249,600 / yearAs 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. We leverage this deep knowledge to develop satellite payloads, advanced signal collection methods, new modulation schemes, testbed environments, and innovative approaches to antenna design, characterization, and measurement.
RF and Antenna Engineer - Eng Specialist/Sr Eng Specialist The Aerospace CorpRF and Antenna Engineer - Eng Specialist/Sr Eng SpecialistChantilly, VA$129,000–$249,600 / yearAs 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. We leverage this deep knowledge to develop satellite payloads, advanced signal collection methods, new modulation schemes, testbed environments, and innovative approaches to antenna design, characterization, and measurement.
2026 Communications and Signal Processing Engineer The Aerospace Corp2026 Communications and Signal Processing EngineerChantilly, VA$90,000–$130,000 / yearAs 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. Selected candidate will join the Communications and Signal Analysis Department (CSAD) consisting of a team that is responsible for performing analysis, modeling and simulation of end-to-end radio and optical communication systems, and signal collection/processing techniques and solutions.
NNSA Defense Programs Senior Project Engineer The Aerospace CorpNNSA Defense Programs Senior Project EngineerCrystal City, VA$151,300–$226,900 / yearThe NNSA Defense Programs Engineer (Senior Project Engineer - Nuclear and Systems Engineering) will deliver specialized systems engineering program management and digital engineering talent essential to NNSA Office of Technology Maturation R&D mission success by developing and executing analytical studies supporting SE&I, program management and analysis, technology assessment activities requirements engineering, and risk management. Experience in systems engineering, program controls and quality within the Nuclear Security Enterprise, including flow-down requirements, interface definition, resource loaded schedules, documentation repositories, change control processes, system performance analysis, programmatic risk management, cost/schedule/performance trades, and technology development investment analyses and assessments for nuclear weapons programs or supporting infrastructure.
Systems Engineer - Space Futures Integration The Aerospace CorpSystems Engineer - Space Futures IntegrationVA$117,300–$175,900 / yearDSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including Air Force Space Command, U.S. Strategic Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, developmental planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise.
Advanced RF Electronics Engineer The Aerospace CorpAdvanced RF Electronics EngineerChantilly, VA$171,400–$257,100 / yearThe 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. Electronic Programs Division's Directorate E is looking for an Advanced RF Electronics Engineer (Senior Project Leader - Payload Systems Engineer - RF) to help shape customer investments in cutting edge radio frequency collection technologies.
Senior SAR-Based MTI Engineer The Aerospace CorpSenior SAR-Based MTI EngineerChantilly, VA$166,400–$249,600 / yearWe specialize in SAR image formation processing, SAR system performance modeling and analysis, moving target indications (MTI) find-fix-target-track applications, maritime surveillance techniques, electronic protection applications, complex data processor development, and advanced processing algorithms. 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.
Enterprise Systems Engineer - Force Design Integration The Aerospace CorpEnterprise Systems Engineer - Force Design IntegrationCrystal City, VA$117,300–$226,900 / yearDSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including Air Force Space Command, U.S. Strategic Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Thorough understanding of organizational roles and responsibilities across the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, space system program offices, defense agencies, Joint Staff, and other government organizations in the national security space enterprise.
Sentris Engineer- Classified Services The Aerospace CorpSentris Engineer- Classified ServicesChantilly, VAAs 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. 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.
Space Operations Engineer The Aerospace CorpSpace Operations EngineerSuitland, MD$117,300–$175,900 / yearThis support includes interfacing with Aerospace and customer program management, leading and/or performing enterprise level trade studies and analysis, requirements definition/analysis, integration and test, ground system evolution and technology insertion, mission operations, and the transition of ground-based capabilities to next generation systems including enterprise ground implementations. Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges.
Data Architect and Cloud Solutions Engineer The Aerospace CorpData Architect and Cloud Solutions EngineerChantilly, VA$110,400–$165,500 / yearInformation Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software and cloud architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial Intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers. Our mission is to empower various civil and national security space customers with cutting-edge data architectures enabling them to build multi-domain, data-centric organizations through excellence in data management, orchestration, integration and fusion, and cloud development.
Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) Systems Engineer The Aerospace CorpSpace Communications and Navigation (SCaN) Systems EngineerMD$117,300–$175,900 / yearBuilding on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.
Navigation & Systems Engineer The Aerospace CorpNavigation & Systems EngineerMD$117,300–$175,900 / yearBuilding on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.
Sr. Space Development Agency Tracking Engineer The Aerospace CorpSr. Space Development Agency Tracking EngineerChantilly, VA$166,400–$249,600 / yearThis cell provides Missile Warning, Tracking, and Defense (MWTD) technical leadership to SDA across all tranches, including understanding of MWTD architectural modeling and requirements as well as acquisition support, enterprise MWTD stakeholder coordination and partner system operational integration, warfighter mission involvement, and ensuring that SDA tracking space and ground efforts fulfill warfighter requirements. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers' portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.
Propulsion Engineer II Quantum SpacePropulsion Engineer IIRockville, MD$110,000–$160,000 / yearWe are seeking a motivated and technically driven Engineer II - Propulsion to contribute to the development of advanced propellant tanks, pumps, and next-generation spacecraft propulsion systems supporting Ranger missions. Working closely with propulsion, mechanical, systems, manufacturing, test, and flight operations teams, you will support propulsion hardware throughout the full product lifecycle-from concept development through flight operations.
Embedded Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4 Northrop Grumman CorpEmbedded Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4VA$114,000–$171,000 / yearThis position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4. Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering or related STEM field with 5 years of relevant professional experience - OR - Master's degree in Aerospace/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering or related STEM field with 3 years of relevant professional experience - OR - PhD in Aerospace/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering or related STEM field with 1 year of relevant professional experience. Basic Qualifications for Level 4: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering or related STEM field with 8 years of relevant professional experience - OR - Master's degree in Aerospace/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering or related STEM field with 6 years of relevant professional experience - OR - PhD in Aerospace/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering or related STEM field with 4 years of relevant professional experience.