Senior Systems Engineer & Acquisition Analyst

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 Systems Engineering Division (SED) provides unmatched experience in systems engineering to the U.S. government and to numerous public and private agencies universities nonprofit organizations consortia and commercial companies involved in the advanced application of space technology. From systems architecture development to system analysis and optimization astrodynamics orbital debris navigation failure analysis mission assurance cost and schedule assessment and economic market analysis SED exploits an incredibly broad array of engineering and business disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs and national challenges.

The Acquisition Risk and Forecasting (ARAF) Department applies deep technical expertise and experience to provide situational awareness on business mission technology policy and industrial base risks to program acquisitions and to improve customer acquisition outcomes by helping decision makers understand and mitigate tactical and strategic risks. ARAF delivers program strategic planning and foresighting by assessing threats and leveraging deep insights into market dynamics economics supply chain finance data analytics US space needs engineering and technology to conduct data driven due diligence assessments and develop critical insights market intelligence acquisition strategies and risk mitigation approaches. ARAF applies these to inform senior decision makers and enable US Government and Key Partners manage risk and make informed tradeoffs to a) successfully leverage commercial and noncommercial capabilities and b) navigate a rapidly evolving commercial and government space ecosystem.

The Program Strategic Planning and Forecasting capability area in the Acquisition Risk and Forecasting (ARAF) Department concentrates on delivering strategic planning acquisition and systems engineering planning expertise and products to form a sound basis for space ground and launch system program acquisition lifecycle activities for this growing geographically distributed department supports a wide range of customers in the National Security Civil and Commercial and International Space Communities. We are looking for a Systems Engineer (Systems Engineering Acquisition and Systems Engineering) to join our team!

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Work Model

This is a FullTime position based in El Segundo CA Chantilly VA Colorado Springs CO or Albuquerque NM offering a work model that combines regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.

What Youll Be Doing

• Actively participate with our primary customers within the various Civil DoD and Intelligence Community space ground and launch systems
• Perform research and trade studies in the areas of strategic planning systems engineering and acquisition
• Develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity referring more sophisticated issues to higher levels.
• Assist the Government in strategic technical planning project management performance engineering risk management and interface design.
• Support continuous process improvement efforts to reduce wasted time and redundancy
• Proactively interact with customers by communicating project status technical findings and give technical demonstrations
• Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned as needed
• Training and mentorship will be provided

What You Need to be Successful Systems Engineering Acquisition and Systems Engineering

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree or more from an accredited program in engineering management sciences computer or information systems STEM field
• 8 years experience
• Collaborative approach to working in a team environment exhibiting grace and respect always.
• Interpersonal time management and project management skills ability to estimate tasks.
• Selfmotivation and initiative ability to work independently to complete tasks within reasonable timelines.
• Proven flexibility and ability to adapt focus in response to varying organizational needs.
• Delivers products requiring specialized technical expertise
  • Serves as a key point of contactfor technologies techniques or programs for subdivision capabilities
  • Maintains continuous tasking and identifies capability improvements
  • Proactively performs assigned tasks and networks across departments with more autonomy
  • Serves as a mentor to MTS in one or more department capability areas
• As a Senior Engineering Specialist
  • 10 years experience
  • Independently conducts longrange technical studies and reports findings.
  • Provide new technical solutions within area of expertise.
  • Provides ongoing technical consultation and advice to management customers and contractors
  • May lead crossorganizational teams and organizes interfaces with customer and/or Aerospace program offices.
  • May bring in tasks and projects beyond personal activities
  • Acts as organizations designated representative at technical meetings presentations and symposia.

• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically/internationally approx. 10% of the time.
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Advanced degree from an accredited program in a relevant field
• Experience with Government or commercial space operations
• Experience in systems engineering other engineering disciplines Agile software development digital acquisition digital engineering government acquisition contracting financial management or schedule management
• Familiarity with systems acquisition management disciplines including but not limited to financial management and contracting

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 Illegal.