Network Engineer Jobs in Chantilly, VA

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 (NSG) 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.

The MOD/COMM/MS&O (MCM) Enterprise Services Branch under NSG serves as the technical advisor to the government’s efforts providing Operations, IT Services, and Facility services to the Enterprise. The MCM/COMM IT Services Office supports the government’s COMM Directorate and its delivery of IT Services through a wide range of Aerospace core competences. We are looking for a Retiree Casual R3 to provide Network Engineering expertise for the MCM Branch.

This is a part-time casual based in Chantilly, VA, which requires 100% onsite work. This is a part-time casual position with limited hours.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and recommend strategic solutions to meet the customer’s current and evolving network systems requirements
• Recommend and assess concept studies, performance analyses, and conduct risk assessments
• Assess new technical capabilities and their impact on the network enterprise
• Assist in the application of legacy program lessons learned

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related field
• 12 or more years of relevant experience
• Proven expertise in providing network engineering solutions, technical analysis and impact assessments, tradeoffs, and market research, preferably in enterprise IT service environments
• Experience developing technical roadmaps and architectures, preferably in enterprise network environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to include oral and written communication
• This position requires the ability to have and maintain a current and active TS/SSBI/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:

• Experience or familiarization with COMM network technologies
• Experience developing IC or NRO mission, system, or technology architectures
• Experience assisting government customers with translating technology goals and objectives into tangible projects, schedules, and budget plans
• Experience implementing Model Based Systems Engineering frameworks and solutions

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 .