Senior Systems Integration Project Leader

Job Title: Senior Systems Integration Project Leader

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Systems Integration Project Leader to support the US Space Forces – Space (S4S) and US Space Command's operational level operations centers. As a trusted technical representative, you will provide experience-based technical expertise and counsel to S4S senior leadership on all aspects of space capabilities and theater space operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide trusted technical counsel and serve as the principal technical representative to S4S senior leadership on all aspects of operational level Space Operations.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with US Space Command's Components and operations centers to develop capability integration and support their ability to operationalize new capabilities.
• Review requirements, models, and algorithms to develop integration architecture and recommend technical needs for US Space component operational processes.
• Solve the customers' hardest problems in the development, fielding, planning, integration, and operational employment of new space capabilities.
• Provide the customer with technical assessments of system design, process integrity, and schedule confidence for missions with rapid acquisition timelines.
• Develop and integrate multi-sensor optimization solutions to support synchronized operational level Joint warfighting.
• Support development of Joint command and control concept of operations in the space domain.
• Lead mixed government, SE&I, and FFRDC teams in architecture, strategy, and systems engineering projects and tasks.
• Deliver high-quality technical products in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or other relevant discipline.
• Twelve or more years of increasingly responsible relevant professional engineering experience supporting National Security Space (NSS) missions.
• Experience in developing requirements, models, and algorithms for complex architectures for operational processes.
• An operational background in electronic warfare, orbital warfare, space domain awareness, or cyber mission areas.
• Ability to translate system/acquisition/implementation risk into warfighting mission risk (and vice versa).
• Familiarity with space tactical mission operations and operational-level command and control in a joint warfighting environment.
• Experience with commercial and Allied coalition capability integration with US Space Operations.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain trusted relationships with government customers and key stakeholders under minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for interactions at all levels of corporate and government leadership.
• Self-motivated: ability to work independently, prioritize competing requirements to meet goals, and manage resource allocations to complete projects.
• This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance and additional special accesses, which are issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Ability to travel domestically, with some international travel possible.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or other relevant technical discipline.
• Experience with/understanding of US Space Command, US Space Forces – Space, NSDC, JOPC, MWC, and/or geographic space service component organizations and capabilities.
• Previous work with organizations such as USSPACECOM, DoD/OSD, HQ USSF, SPOs/Centers (i.e. Space Systems Command (SSC), Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (DAF RCO), Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO)), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and other US agencies and mission partners to assist in understanding the Space Force's strategic priorities and direction.
• Detailed involvement with coordinated commercial and multinational capability integration with space operations.
• Experience integrating multi-domain information flows in support of C2 (not just Space C2, total force C2).
• Previous roles as a senior mentor to team members, providing technical guidance and professional development insight.
• Ability to apply Classification and Foreign Disclosure considerations to integration of space capabilities (i.e. authorities, roles/responsibilities, what/how to share, etc.).
• Experience leading integrated technical contributors on large, complex issues and the ability to break down problems into meaningful steps to accomplish with a team.
• Previous experience in effectively interacting with and advising USSF and government senior leaders on matters of strategic importance.
• Experience in Strategic and Operational planning processes.
• Comprehensive experience in processes to support on-boarding and integrating emerging technologies for command-and-control operations.
• Knowledge of man-made threats to space systems.
• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) /Special Access Required (SAR) accesses.

What We Offer:

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)

$151,300 - $226,900Pay 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 or by email at You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

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