Emerging Mission Integration Lead
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Albuquerque, NM - USA
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Job Summary
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 Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospaces strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The divisionleveragesa broad array of engineering disciplines against a 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-enabled mission effects.
The Opportunity
This position initially focuses solely on Cislunar spacebut may pivot to addressadditionalemerging national security space missions as needs evolve.Cislunar spacethe region beyond geostationary altitude encompassing the Earth-Moon gravitational systemrepresentsastrategically significant frontierfor national security. AstheEmerging MissionIntegrationLead (Principal Engineer) you will play a foundational role in helping government leadershipestablishan enterprise architecture for cislunar capabilities.Thisposition centers on security-focused equities while integrating across the cislunar enterprise to position theU.S. Government (USG)formissionsuccess.
This is a ground-floor opportunity to shape an emerging domain.As the Engineering and Technology Group(ETG)lead for cislunar integration youwill engage across policy doctrine technology and research&development to drive progress in thisstrategically criticaldomain. You will providetechnical and strategic leadership to shape cislunar infrastructure and mission capabilities across Aerospace industry and U.S.and allied partners.You will alsocollaboratewithAerospaces internal teams leadinglunarexplorationsupporttoensurealignmentacrossthe corporations cislunarand lunarportfolios.
Reporting withinthe EnterpriseIntegration Solutions Office (EISO) withinEED you willdriveintegration across multiple stakeholdersfor the national space enterprise. You willpartner withexecutive champions to advance thecorporatestrategy forcislunarspaceand execute associated Technical and Strategic Investment Priorities.
Work Model:4 or more days per week on-sitein(ChantillyVA;El SegundoCA;or Albuquerque NM)
What Youll Be Doing
Advance corporate cislunarstrategyacross the full spectrum ofnational securitycislunar missions in partnership with customer-facing groups and ETGdivisions
Lead strategy development andexecutionfor Aerospacescorporate Cislunar Technical and Strategic Investment Priorities
Shape future cislunarcapabilitiesby developingstrategies concepts and products for interoperable infrastructureincluding domain awareness communications and position navigation and timing (PNT)
Coordinate withAerospaces internal teamsresponsible forcomplementarylunarexplorationmission area
Lead executionof cislunar initiatives through project management research strategy alignment and development of new corporate direction goals and investment opportunities
Serve asone ofAerospaces externally facingleaderson cislunarmattersthrough publicationsinterviews andprofessional forumsinpartnershipwiththeCenter for Space Strategy and Policy andCorporate Communications
Develop and foster strategicpartnershipsacross academia industry and government
Directly engage with senior government customersto understand requirements and shape future architectures
Build and influence cross-functional teamsto deliver integrated solutions for cislunar challenges
Shape and leadcorporateresponsesto emerging mission needs as they arise
What You Need to be Successful
MinimumRequirements:
Bachelors degree in Engineering Science or a related technical field
13 years of professional experienceleadingor guiding strategicinitiativesfor space capabilities withdemonstratedprogression to positions of increasing responsibility
Systems-level understandingacross multiple cislunar mission areas (e.g. domain awarenesscommunications navigation etc.)withdemonstratedability to integrate across technical disciplines
Proven thoughtleadershipin defining and implementing novel concepts or strategiesdemonstratedthroughpublications white papersand presentations to senior decision-makers
Exceptional communication skillswithprovenability toleadand influencemulti-disciplinaryteams and engagesenior stakeholders andexternal partners
Strategic innovative approachto complex problem solvingwith ability to navigate ambiguity
Current Top Secret/SCI clearance
How You Can Stand Out:
Advanced degree (Mastersor Ph.D.) in Engineering Science or a related technical field
Direct leadership ofcislunaror deep spaceresearch development oroperationalinitiatives
Proventrack recordbuilding andleadinghigh-performing technical teams
Deeptechnicalexpertiseinone or more areas:space domain awarenesssatellitecommunicationsorPNTwithdemonstratedknowledge ofrelevant customer communitiesand operational contexts
Experience working acrossnational securitycivil and/or international partnermissions
Active participationin professional organizations or advisory groups focused on space policy or emerging space domains
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)
$185200.00 - $277800.00Pay 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:
- 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.
About Company
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.
