Strategic SATCOM Senior Systems Engineering and Integration Engineer Lead

5 days ago


El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
About the Role

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Leader to join our team in support of the Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) system acquisition. As a key member of our team, you will apply your engineering expertise to support systems engineering, integration, and test strategies for prototyping, development, and fielding phases of the program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as spokesperson for working group, advising the customer on system requirements and system engineering practices
  • Provide insight to Aerospace leadership and the customer on risks, issues, opportunities, and associated mitigation strategies and corrective actions
  • Ensure successful execution of systems integration efforts between space, ground, and crypto segments of the ESS program
  • Apply systems engineering, requirements, and test & validation standard methodologies to assist the customer in development of acquisition documents
  • Shape requirements definition for the ESS System, including development, coordination, and approval of system capability documents, system requirements documents, and interface control documents
  • Assess mission trades between segments and products for system-level design reviews to identify optimal systems architecture designs
  • Maintain effective working relationships with customer leadership, capability-delivering contractors, ETG, and other program office support organizations
  • Lead the Aerospace team in the execution of systems engineering, integration, and test responsibilities, including coordination of subject matter experts and integration of inputs
  • Act as a senior mentor to team members, providing technical guidance and development insights
Requirements
  • 12 or more years of increasingly responsible relevant professional engineering/scientific experience working across government programs
  • Experience in systems engineering, requirements development, and program acquisition for government programs
  • Track record of leading and communicating with interdisciplinary teams
  • Capability to balance technical detail and broader programmatic perspectives
  • Capacity to operate with agility in high-intensity and fast-paced environments
  • Ability to lead and communicate with diverse groups
  • Experience working across government programs in systems engineering, requirements development, and program acquisition
  • Skills in performing risk and schedule assessments
  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or science from a recognized institution or a related STEM field
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced technical degree in engineering, science, physics, or related field
  • Specific experience in satellite communication systems, payload, ground mission planning, and/or command and control systems
  • Understanding of government space system acquisitions processes and procedures
  • Project management and experience, including demonstrated ability to perform system-level optimization trades
  • MILSATCOM program office experience
  • Familiarity with Aerospace culture and experience coordinating with Engineering & Technology Group (ETG)
What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a grade-based pay range of $155,900 - $233,000. Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. We cultivate our talent and ensure a strong pipeline of future leaders by operating strategically, leading change, engaging with impact, fostering innovation, and delivering results.

Benefits

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, education assistance programs, and an inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.



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