Senior Enterprise Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, providing unmatched technical expertise to solve the hardest problems.

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 who are committed to carrying out a mission much bigger than themselves.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration.

The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy, and strategy, developmental planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise.

DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the United States Space Force, United States Space Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.

This position within the Architecture Definition program office will be responsible for objectively evaluating, effectively collaborating, and clearly communicating on integration activities in Enterprise Resilience and Command & Control.

Operating within the Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO) in the Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Superiority serves as a nexus for the integration of space enterprise architectures and capabilities.

This position will require close coordination across SSC and mission partner organizations to ensure the delivery and closure of critical space enterprise capabilities across the National Security Space Enterprise.

Working side-by-side with government counterparts and other FFRDC personnel, this unique and highly visible position will tackle some of the most urgent capability integration challenges facing the USSF.

Work Model

This position will be on-site located in El Segundo, CA. This position is not eligible for telework.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead the integration of complex, system of systems

Work across program, mission, and stakeholder boundaries to champion enterprise perspectives into Aerospace assessments on program roadmaps and systems engineering artifacts

Develop technical guidance, inform technical assessments, and leverage Aerospace ETG resources to augment technical products in support of space enterprise system integration

Collaborate closely and effectively with government, Aerospace, other FFRDC, and contractor support personnel

What You Need to Be Successful - Project Engineer, Engineering Integration - Enterprise Systems Engineering

Minimum Requirements for a Project Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or other applicable degree

8 or more years of experience in relevant engineering/technical/operational aspects of National Security Space systems

Familiarity with multi-disciplinary systems engineering activities for space systems

Proven ability to work in a dynamic environment and be responsive to management/customer requests

Superior verbal and written communication skills

Willingness to travel domestically approximately 10%

Current TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain additional clearances, which are issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

In addition to the above, Minimum Requirements for a

Senior Project Engineer - Engineering Integration - Enterprise Systems Engineering

requires:

12 or more years of experience in relevant engineering/technical/operational aspects of National Security Space systems

Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary systems engineering activities for space systems

Proven experience taking initiative and delivering on commitments

Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment, foster effective relationships, and be responsive to management/customer requests

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

Advanced degree from an accredited program in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or other applicable degree

Proven experience with the development, integration, and operation of DoD and/or IC space and/or ground capabilities

Knowledge of on-going mission area activities within and outside of SSC

Experience working with customers from organizations outside of SSC

Experience working with integrated government, FFRDC, and SETA teams

Experience leveraging the breadth and depth of Aerospace ETG technical capabilities and resources

Current SAP/SAR accesses

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 - $226,900

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.

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