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Job Location drjobs

Colorado Springs, CO - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 117300 - 226900

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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 Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures policy and strategy developmental planning system of systems engineering and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers including United States Space Force United States Space Command Air Force Material Command and senior leadership at the Pentagon but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.

This impactful technical position within the Space Enterprise and Warfighting Division Space Security Directorate provides high-quality analytical support to the Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP) and the USSFs Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC) advising the Government on the design of future space forces to win the next war. This fast-paced organization is developing the next generation of capabilities for the United States Space Force in a multi-level classification environment. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with interagency military and civilian communities in the concept development planning and development of Space Control Space Domain Awareness and Multi-Domain Effects systems defense planning and architectures.

Work Model

This role is located at our Colorado Springs Colorado operation. This position requires 100% onsite work in the office in classified spaces and is not compatible with telework.

What Youll Be Doing

  • The duties include providing direct technical support to SSDPs Multi-Domain Effects Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Divisions coordinating with division customers and personnel as well as SSDP Mission Partners.
  • Work directly with government customers to define the future Force Designs and identify recommended performance parameters at the mission and system level.
  • Support government development and demonstration of capabilities that advance the state of the art in Space Control Space Domain Awareness and Multi-Domain Effects systems from concept through prototyping acquisition testing and into operations
  • Accountable for planning and conducting modeling simulations and analysis on behalf of the Space Control Multi-Domain Effects and Space Domain Awareness Divisions.
  • Periodic travel is required

What You Need To Be Successful - Project Engineer - Enterprise Systems Engineering

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in mathematics engineering physics computer science or equivalent from an accredited institution
  • 8 or more years of increasing responsibility and applicable experience in engineering and technical roles.
  • Demonstrated experience within the BMC2 space domain awareness space control or multi-domain operations mission areas.
  • Clear written and oral communication skills
  • Candidate must be a self-starter and have a proven ability to work with minimum supervision and to interact effectively with other subject matter experts Space Force personnel SETAs other FFRDCs and contractor personnel.
  • Current Top Secret/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph. This is issued by the U.S. Government; U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Ability to obtain SAP/SAR clearances.
  • Ability to support periodic travel.

In addition to the above the Senior Project Engineer - Enterprise Systems Engineering position requires:

  • Twelve or more years of related proven technical expertise.
  • Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary systems engineering activities for space architectures
  • Proven experience taking initiative and delivering on commitments.

How You Can Stand Out

Minimum Requirements

  • Graduate degree in engineering physics or other technical sciences from a recognized institution
  • Demonstrated success in directly interfacing with senior government leadership of varying backgrounds
  • Experience working with the Space Security and Defense Program US Space Force US Space Command and NRO customers
  • Experience with or understanding of electronic warfare
  • Experience with space surveillance network sensor operations or other SOSI network sensor operations
  • Background in command and control
  • Direct experience with joint theater military operations
  • Knowledge and experience with US military power projection weapon systems
  • Current Special Access Program (SAP) clearances

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 grade-based 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.

(Min - Max)

$117300 - $226900

Pay Basis: Annual

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 industry-leading 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 company-paid 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.


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