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Location

El Segundo, CA | United States

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Job description

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.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

We are seeking to hire a Section Manager to provide managerial and technical leadership to the Communication Electronics Department (CED) microwave laboratory and its staff of technicians, as well as to provide engineering support to our customers. Our academic-like collegial atmosphere encourages collaboration among all department members. We're also ready to learn from you.

When you join our team, you’ll also be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators in CTED. Join us and take your place in space.

Work Model: This role will be supported 100% onsite daily in El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and Grow the CED Microwave Laboratory
  • Balance technician job loads and assignments
  • Develop and implement work processes and quality checks
  • Foster and follow through on technician skills development programs
  • Identify opportunities, develops and implements plans for additional, expanded, and new capabilities and customers
  • Manage other general laboratory activities

• Provide subject matter expertise in microwave, analog and/or digital electronics
• Assist Department Director with other departmental managerial activities, such as reporting, staff performance, budgeting, and strategy
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed

What You Need to be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, related engineering or physics discipline
• Minimum of 5 years related hands-on Laboratory-based Microwave, Analog or Digital circuits experience (time spent obtaining a M.S. or Ph.D. will count toward this)
• Team leadership, creativity in problem solving, mentorship activities, and addressing teaming/interpersonal challenges
• Ability to interface successfully with external and internal organizations and customers
• Willing to travel domestically approximately 10%
• This position requires ability to obtain and then maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, 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:

• Current TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience with microwave measurements using ANY of the following instruments: Network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, AWGs
• Worked with PCB/PWB circuit board design and/or layout
• Knowledge machine shop tools
• Experience with microwave circuit fabrication

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 - Mid - Max)

$103,300 - $145,350 - $187,400 Pay Basis: Annual

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 diverse 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/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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

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