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Aerospace Engineer
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What they do
An Aerospace Engineer designs aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft using knowledge of engineering and physics, and tests prototypes to see if they work according to design. May specialize in aeronautical design and work with airplanes and helicopters, or specialize in astronautical design and work with vehicles used in outer space. May specialize in a particular area of design, such as aerodynamic flow or navigation.
$138,433 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- $210,000 Job Description McCallie Associates, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC, is accepting applications for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Aerospace Engineer
- Space Force Mission Ground Systems to support the U.S. Space Force's mission ground systems for a critical Space Sensing mission area. This role provides deep engineering expertise to the development, integration, and sustainment of ground systems supporting missile warning satellite constellations
- including command and control infrastructure, mission processing, and ground segment architecture across multiple operational locations.
POTENTIAL CONTRACT
award and is contingent upon the contract being awarded. Consideration for a potential contract may require a signed letter of intent. If the contract is awarded, another position posting will be available on the Company Careers portal.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Active Secret clearance (TS or TS/SCI eligibility preferred; ability to obtain TS/SCI required) U.S. Citizenship Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline from an ABET-accredited institution Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible aerospace engineering experience, with demonstrated SME-level depth in satellite ground systems, command and control, or mission ground processing Demonstrated experience with DoD satellite ground systems- command and control infrastructure, mission processing, ground architecture, or ground sustainment Experience with ground system Life Cycle Sustainment Plan execution Strong written and verbal communication; demonstrated ability to brief senior Government audiences Preferred Qualifications Master's degree or PhD in a technical discipline Prior direct support to SSC/SN, SMC, or predecessor Space Force / Air Force space organizations Experience with SBIRS ground systems, Next-Gen OPIR ground, or modernization of legacy missile warning ground infrastructure Familiarity with Ground System Architecture (GSA) and associated sustainment frameworks Expected salary range: $170,000 to $210,000 per year Afognak Native Corporation and Afognak's direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates to include Alutiiq, LLC; Afognak Commercial Group, LLC; Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC; and each of their respective domestic and foreign, direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates are equal opportunity employers that do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (collectively, "Protected Status").