Senior Project Engineer

1 week ago

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Systems Engineering and Integration Senior Project Engineer to support the National Space Defense Center and coordinate with US Space Forces – Space and other US Space Command's operational level operations centers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide trusted technical counsel to NSDC leadership on all aspects of operational and tactical level space operations and integrated, multi-domain, system of system 'best of breed' capabilities.
  • Lead or participate in cross-functional teams through coordinating capability integration with US Space Command's Components and other operations centers and the assigned tactical units.
  • Review requirements, models, and algorithms to develop integration architecture and recommend technical needs for NSDC's operational and tactical 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 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.
  • Exemplify Aerospace corporate values of objectivity and integrity when serving as a trusted agent to our government customers.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics or other relevant discipline.
  • Ten 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, or space domain awareness missions.
  • 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 and prioritize competing requirements to meet goals.
  • 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.
  • Ability to apply classification and Foreign Disclosure considerations to integration of space capabilities.
  • Experience working large, complex issues and the ability to break down problems into meaningful steps to accomplish using a team approach.
  • Previous experience in effectively interacting with and advising USSF and government leaders on matters of strategic importance.
  • Experience in operational and tactical level 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.
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.
  • 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.
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.

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