Multi-INT Systems Integration Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s 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, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch.

The Advanced Mission Integration Division is at the forefront of integrating IC and DoW capabilities for the joint warfighter.  As the Multi-INT Systems Integration Engineer (Senior Project Engineer - Multi-Discplinary Engineering), this is your opportunity to directly influence, evaluate and advise on the requirements, testing and employment of a Joint Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) simulation and modeling tool.  An additional role is to complete the development of an Aerospace prototype cubesat and coordinate its on-orbit demonstration involving multiple DoW stakeholders.     

The selected candidate will be required to work 100% on-site in a government office full-time in Chantilly, Virginia with occasional meetings at two customer sites in the local area.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serve as a trusted advisor on agile software development and acquisition processes for a JLVC tool used in Service and Combatant Command exercises.
• Serve as Aerospace’s technical representative and advisor to a government customer to scope and guide the completion and demonstration of a prototype cubesat
• Lead engineering assessments with company subject matter experts in modeling and simulation, information systems, software development and mission payload data. 
• Work in a government program office and contribute to group efforts.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements Senior Project Engineer - Multi-Disciplinary Engineering

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or closely related field involving space operations and joint warfighting capability development along with a Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 10 years of overall applicable experience.
• Minimum 8-12 years working with the DoW and/or IC to develop, design, and or test air, ground or space systems
• Experience in government program management environments, including the ability to work all phases of design and system acquisition.
• Strong knowledge of DoW and IC national and tactical sensors
• Willing to travel domestically approx. up to 15% of the time for CONUS exercises
• This position requires a current and active TS/SBI/SCI security clearance and the ability to obtain a polygraph, 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:

• The ideal candidate will have expertise in the Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination process
• Prior experience with design or integration of hardware components
• Prior leadership experience or management in planning and executing a budget
• Track record of success in both IC and DoW organizations

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll 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)

$151,300.00 - $226,900.00

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 other—the 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 equal opportunity 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, color, religion, genetic information, 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 you’re 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 email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.