Senior Systems Engineer & Integrator

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.

Building on The Aerospace Corporations reputation as a trusted impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with marketleading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customerfacing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA NOAA and the NNSA while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules regulations processes values and behaviors.

We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer & Integrator (Project Engineer/Sr. Project Engineer Digital and Systems Engineering). This position will support the National Nuclear Security Administration Defense Programs through system engineering and integration (SE&I) expertise. The candidate will develop and implement studies to support Systems Engineering and Integration activities for focus areas such as systems architecture analyses; acquisition programmatic and technical development effectiveness analysis; requirements development and analysis; and risk assessments. This will require the candidate to work collaboratively with acquisition and modernization program staff to fully bring to bear the Aerospace Corporations technical capabilities in all relevant areas to best support the NNSA. The customer for this position is the NNSA Office of Systems Engineering and Integration.

Work Model

This is a fulltime position based in Albuquerque NM; Crystal City VA; or El Segundo CA offering a hybrid work model that combines 34 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.

What Youll Be Doing

• Lead or participate in task execution and integration of technical analyses into high quality unified final products.
• Own or develop the definition and implementation planning for deploying Mission Assurance practices within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) enterprise through the application of proven scientific engineering quality and program management principles toward the goal of achieving mission success.
• Support NNSA Office of Systems Engineering and Integration NNSA weapons modernization programs and other NNSA offices with system engineering and integration (SE&I) expertise.
• Conduct systems studies and analyses that support technical programmatic and organizational decisionmaking on a variety of acquisition and modernization projects.
• Perform studies such as systems architecture analyses technology development planning and evaluation organizational efficiency studies and risk assessments.
• Accomplish collaborations with program development and program execution staff to fully demonstrate the Aerospace Corporations technical capabilities in all relevant areas to best support the customer.
• Conduct technical analysis and develop Model Based Systems Engineering and Model Based Development tool sets and capabilities for acquisition programs and system lifecycle application and utilization.
• Represent the organization to senior level customers.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Project EngineerDigital and Systems Engineering

• A minimum of a bachelors degree in engineering science or other field of study coupled with equivalent experience in technical operations and/or management of sophisticated technology national security systems.
• Six or more years of proven experience in the application of system engineering requirements engineering and analysis risk management quality; proven knowledge of management principles to achieve success of a design development testing deployment and operations process and identifying and mitigating design production test and field support deficiencies that are critical to program success.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a selfmotivated and selfdirected manner.
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically approx. 25 %
• 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.

In addition to the above the minimum requirements for the Senior Project EngineerDigital and Systems Engineering include:

• 10 or more years proven experience in the application of system engineering requirements engineering and analysis risk management quality; proven knowledge of management principles to achieve success of a design development testing deployment and operations process and identifying and mitigating design production test and field support deficiencies that are critical to program success.
• Acts as senior technical authority consultant primary investigator or team leader. May lead or organize interfaces between customers and Aerospace technical and management staff. Coordinates largescale technical efforts across program/project lines.
• Demonstrated teaming and leadership skills in tasks such as formulating plans leading studies and utilizing internal technology competency organizations.
• Demonstrated capability to perform analysis and lead technical product delivery.

How You Can Stand Out

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

• An advanced degree in a STEM or related subject area.
• Experience with Digital Engineering tool sets and/or analysis programs for acquisition program management design and/or production to include Cameo Unified Architecture Framework MATLAB MathWorks Simulink Wind River Simics ExtendSim Python.
• A formal degree or certification in systems engineering and/or project management.
• Experience in systems engineering program controls and quality including tasks such as requirements flowdown interface definition resource loaded schedules documentation repositories change control processes system performance analysis programmatic risk management cost schedule and performance trades and technology development investment analyses.
• Current and active DOE (L or Q) TS/SCI TS/SSBI

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

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