Missile Systems Integration Engineer

2 days ago


El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil, and commercial customers.

As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we engage broadly across all aspects of space. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators.

The Aerospace Corporation Defense Systems Group (DSG) serves as the technical and programmatic advisor to the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) for acquiring, developing, and fielding capabilities for the United States Space Command and joint warfighter, as well as to maintain America's comprehensive military advantage in space.

As a Missile Track Custody Operations and Integration Development Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the transition to a new Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) MEO architecture. You'll oversee the development and standup of an operations center that integrates shared and mission-unique capabilities into a common framework and ground to support current and future orbital architectures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Acting as technical spokesperson for the Government Missile Track Custody (MTC) program office customer in engagements with the Operations and Integration (O&I) contractor and stakeholders
  • Providing technical support to the O&I contract development efforts to include systems and software engineering and identifying and mitigating roadblocks to system success
  • Collaborating across interdependent ground segment development efforts to ensure on-track preparation in support of launch
  • Serving as leader of a team of technical contributors in acquisitions processes
  • Identify, initiating, and developing multidisciplinary support from appropriate technical resources
  • Mentoring less experienced personnel and serving as role model
  • Working directly with Government and SETA counterparts within the program office
  • Exemplifying Aerospace corporate values of objectivity and integrity while serving as a trusted agent to our government customers

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical subject area
  • Minimum of ten years of increasingly responsible relevant professional engineering experience supporting National Security Space (NSS) missions
  • Strong knowledge of agile software development and open software architecting
  • Experience with satellite operations
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain trusted relationships with government customers, SETA contractors, and key stakeholders under minimal supervision
  • Track record of leading integrated multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for interactions at all levels of corporate and government leadership
  • Demonstrated ability to work adaptively on multiple tasks in a small, diverse team in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to travel domestically up to 25 percent of the time
  • This position requires a current and active Top Secret SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with OPIR missile warning programs
  • Strong knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering
  • Experience with current DoD acquisition practices
  • Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) from an accredited program in engineering or relevant engineering discipline
  • Experience directing matrixed technical support teams
  • Experience with flight programs across defense and commercial sectors

Benefits:

  • 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


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