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Aerospace Engineer

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$190K - $240K/yr

Citizenship * Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer ... Master's degree or PhD in a technical discipline * Prior direct support to SSC/SN, SMC, NORAD ...

Advanced degree (master's or PhD) in aerospace engineering or related field with focus on GNC, flight mechanics, or controls * Experience supporting launch vehicle GNC across development, integration ...

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... PhD) in aerospace engineering or related field with focus on GNC, flight mechanics, or controls Experience supporting launch vehicle GNC across development, integration, and flight Proficiency in C ...

Advanced degree (master's or PhD) in aerospace engineering or related field with focus on GNC, flight mechanics, or controls * Experience supporting launch vehicle GNC across development, integration ...

Advanced degree (master's or PhD) in aerospace engineering or related field with focus on GNC, flight mechanics, or controls * Experience supporting launch vehicle GNC across development, integration ...

Advanced degree (master's or PhD) in aerospace engineering or related field with focus on GNC, flight mechanics, or controls * Experience supporting launch vehicle GNC across development, integration ...

We frequently collaborate with government organizations, companies in the aerospace sector and ... Hold a Doctorate (PhD) in Engineering or in applied science in a relevant field for this position;

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Aerospace Engineer

El Segundo, CA โ€ข On-site

Alutiiq, LLC
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturingย โ€ขย 1 - 5K employees

$190K - $240K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

Taxable Entity
MCCALLIE ASSOCIATES INC
Job Title
Aerospace Engineer
Location
CA Los Angeles AFB - El Segundo, CA 90245 US (Primary)
Category
Engineering
Job Type
Full-time
Typical Pay/Range
$190,000 to $240,000 per year
Education
Master's Degree
Travel
Up to 25%
Security Clearance Required
TS/SCI
POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):
McCallie Associates, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC, is accepting applications for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Aerospace Engineer - Space Force Missile Warning Ground Mission to support the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) missile warning ground mission - a major program area providing 24/7 ballistic missile and hypersonic threat warning to the joint warfighter. This role provides deep engineering expertise across the missile warning ground processing, mission management, and operational delivery threads.
This position will provide senior engineering judgment to one of the most consequential mission lines in Space Sensing - the systems that turn satellite-detected threats into actionable missile warning to the President, the Secretary of Defense, combatant commanders, and warfighters in real time.
  • Provide SME-level aerospace engineering expertise on missile warning ground processing, mission management, and operational delivery
  • Lead engineering reviews of ground processing architectures, mission management systems, and operational software baselines
  • Support development planning for next-generation missile warning ground capabilities, including Next-Gen OPIR ground processing
  • Contribute to engineering analyses of end-to-end missile warning latency, accuracy, and reliability
  • Engage with contractor program teams developing or sustaining missile warning ground processing and mission management capabilities
  • Review and contribute to engineering change proposals, technical baseline reviews, and operational software change boards
  • Provide engineering oversight for integration of missile warning ground with satellite and user segments
  • Prepare technical briefings, engineering position papers, and operational readiness assessments for senior Government audiences

This opportunity is for a 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 Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • 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 missile warning systems, satellite ground processing, or mission management systems
  • Demonstrated experience with DoD missile warning, SBIRS, Next-Gen OPIR, or related strategic sensing missions
  • Experience with operational ground software baselines, mission management, and 24/7 operational delivery
  • 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, NORAD/USNORTHCOM, or predecessor Space Force / Air Force missile warning organizations
  • Direct experience with SBIRS Mission Control Station, Next-Gen OPIR ground, or legacy missile warning ground modernization
  • Operational missile warning crew or crew-supervisor experience

Expected salary range: $190,000 to $240,000 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").
The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.
Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client-customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company's Career page.

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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Anchorage, AK, US

Year founded

1999

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