Space Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago


Kirtland Air Force Base NM, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time

Job Summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Space Systems Engineer to support the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) in developing and fielding critical space capabilities for the national security space enterprise. As a member of the Responsive Space Branch within the Space Innovation Directorate, you will actively participate in all phases of a spacecraft lifecycle to ensure operationally dominant space capabilities are delivered at the speed of warfighting relevance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with Government, SETA, and contractor teams to field a highly classified critical system
  • Support program reviews, design, development, test, and transition to operations efforts
  • Work closely with Program Manager (O-5)
  • Routinely present status updates to Senior Material Leaders (O-6) and Space RCO Director (SES-2)
  • Identify risk areas and mitigation efforts to meet mission objectives
  • Collaborate with multiple government agencies to provide capability to the warfighter

Requirements

  • BS degree in engineering, mathematics, physical sciences or other technical area is required
  • 12 or more years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering, program management, or other space related technical fields
  • Demonstrated ability to form and lead teams
  • Proven ability to work in a highly dynamic Program Office environment with a mix of government, FFRDC, and SETA personnel
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; experience presenting and writing technical information
  • Ability to travel
  • This position requires the ability to currently have and maintain a current TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US Government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in technical subject area (engineering, science or math)
  • Systems Engineering experience with rapid operational systems
  • An excellent personal technical reputation and a record of personal technical achievement
  • Program office and management experience
  • Working knowledge of expertise from across the Aerospace corporation, especially subject matter experts and laboratory operations with the ability to support customer needs

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

How We Reward Our Employees

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options, 401(k) Plan, flexible spending accounts, variable pay program for exceptional contributions, relocation assistance, professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, education assistance programs, and an inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.



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