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.
Job Summary
The Aerospace Corporation is hiring an Enterprise Systems Engineer for the Portfolio Analysis Department (PAD) in the Enterprise Effects Division (EED). This is an onsite opportunity inChantilly Virginia.
The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospaces strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The divisionleveragesa broad array of engineering disciplines against a wide-ranging and dynamic portfolio of programs customers and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.
As part of the Enterprise Design Subdivision (EDS) the Portfolio Analysis Department (PAD) drives responsive and comprehensive trades in customer portfolios. Working closely with corporate program offices PAD delivers portfolio decision insights that expand options for senior leaders and accelerates delivery of end effects. PAD integratesexpertise systemanalysisand design capabilities from across the corporation. We are looking for anexperiencedEnterprise Systems Engineerto support avariety east coast Intelligence Communitycustomers.
This positionwill beto work full-time on-site atAerospacesChantillyVAlocation.
WhatYoullBe Doing
Provide enterprise engineering and analytical support to governmentintelligence communitycustomersinportfolio managementdigitalengineeringandsystem-of-systems engineering
Engagedirectly with Aerospace program office personnel as well as government customers
Support the deployment or implementation of existing tools modelsand frameworks
Identifynew capabilities andenhancements thatwill better support the customerprograms andarchitectures
Initiate studies designed to solvecomplexproblems and provide newandinnovativetechnical solutions
Take initiative to inform management of perceived technical problems and recommend courses of action
Utilize Aerospace resources teams andexpertiseon the effective use of MBSE methodologies modeling languages and tools
Initiateand leadstudies designed to solve technical problemstoprovide recommendations to the customer
Leverage Aerospaces technicalbackplaneto provide tailoredtechnical support and innovative solutions for customer-specific use cases
Provide ongoing technical consultation and advice to management customers and contractors
Provide mentoring andoversight toearly career staffas necessary
Occasional travel may be
What You Need to be Successful
MinimumRequirements for theEngineering Specialist Enterprise Systems Engineering
Bachelors degree in engineering mathematics science or other related technical discipline
Minimum of 8 yearsofincreasingly responsibleexperienceinsystems engineering or other space-related engineering disciplines
Proficient with MBSE modeling languagessuch as System Modeling Language(SysML)and toolssuch as Cameo Systems Modeler andSparXEnterprise Architecture
Experience with architecture frameworks such as the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)
Take initiativehaveflexibilityandbe ableto work in a fast-paced environment
Excellentinterpersonal skillsandwell adept at oral and written communication
Excellenttime managementand organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Available and willing to travel domesticallyapprox. 5-10%
ActiveTS//SCI security clearance with CI polygraph
In addition to the above theminimumrequirements for theSenior Engineering Specialist Enterprise Systems Engineering
include:
Minimum of 12 yearsof increasingly responsible experienceinsystems engineering or other space-related engineering disciplines
Leadership experience in enterprise systems engineering enterprisedesignand/or model-based systems engineering
Demonstrated ability toestablishand maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with employees customers program offices and contractors
Demonstrated ability toidentifyproblem space assess trade options and independently formulate courses of action
Experience working with space system requirements documents such asCDDsand ICDs
Experience initiating and leading cross-functional cross-organizational teams to plan and execute projects or studies
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Advanced degree in engineering mathematics science or other related technical discipline
Demonstrated leadership of broad multidisciplinary teams conducting technical evaluations of complex systems; costscheduleand risk analysis; portfolio-level trade studies; and requirements development
Experience with and/or working knowledge of the Aerospace Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) span of technical capabilities and organizational construct
Experience with Intelligence Community systems engineering and programmatic processes methods tools and personnel
Experience briefing senior Government leaders (General Officer and/or SES/SIS)
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)
$117300.00 - $226900.00Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership 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:
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.
Required Experience:
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Aerospace operates the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering.