Sr Space Segment Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations space programs solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. 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 youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Aerospace Space Domain Superiority Directorate in the Special Programs Division supports a broad array of Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power missions covering the entire threat response chain from the Space Domain Awareness function through the multidomain effects needed for space superiority. These programs include major system acquisitions for multiple ground and space segments future architecture definition at the data/software/hardware levels and research and technology for continuous evolution of space warfighting capabilities.

We are looking for a Sr. Segment Systems Engineer to contribute to a team that is developing and delivering a critical space control capability to guarantee space superiority for our nation. This work is focused on supporting all aspects of implementing programs within the tightly integrated program office consisting of military Aerospace and SETA personnel. You will work on site in the government program office where you will have frequent interaction with the government and support contractors. This opportunity will also collaborate with National Security Space mission partners that are building and integrating capabilities. This position allows for the opportunity to see your contributions to a critical mission become realized in the near future.

Work Model

This position requires 100 on site work in El Segundo California

What Youll Be Doing

• Contribute to requirements development capability evaluation and implementation of solutions for challenging problems
• Build teams of domain authorities from the Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) to support system development
• Develop evaluate and implement concepts solutions and tactics techniques and procedures for addressing challenging problems
• Forge pathways to inform decisions related to feasibility and advise customers and management of activities
• Provide system engineering support. This includes technical guidance and insight of multiple prime contractors working with the Enterprise community
• Collaborate and guide technical teams to ensure that program office and Aerospace Engineering Matrix staff are effectively teamed to work closely with the customer.
• Develop positive lasting working relations with customer senior management and all levels of customer/contractor staff

What You Need to be Successful Sr Project Engineer Systems Engineering Acquisition and Systems Engineering

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in engineering mathematics or related technical subject area
• 10 or more years of progressively more responsible experience:
• Experience in spacecraft development (design build integration or testing)
• Systems engineering experience to include space systems development
• Lead technical SMEs to conduct analyses to support Mission Assurance activities.
• Current Top Secret/SCI clearance required which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
• Ability to obtain additional security accesses
• Experience building and maintaining effective teams and developing good working interpersonal relations with multiple government partners and contractors
• Ability to travel moderately

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Experience in payload developments (e.g. optical RF)
• Experience in a rapid development cycle environment supporting multiple efforts simultaneously.
• Experience with assessing designs for Mission Assurance
• Proven organizational and project leadership skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
• Space Superiority mission and/or mission acquisition experience
• Experience in Agile acquisition of space systems (e.g. bus components software)
• Experience in Space Operations including Launch and Early Operations nominal operations mission operations end of life operations
• Capability to identify and mitigate risks
• Experience in the Space Control Mission Area

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The gradebased 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.

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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 industryleading 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 companypaid 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 various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe 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 equalopportunity employer. 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 colorreligiongeneticinformation 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 youre 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 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegalas well as thePay Transparency Policy Statement.