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Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Onsite
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 Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Portfolio Architect & Enterprise Systems Engineer for the Portfolio Analysis Department (PAD) in the Enterprise Effects Division (EED). This is an onsite opportunity in Chantilly, Virginia.
The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a 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 integrates expertise, system analysis and design capabilities from across the corporation. We are looking for an experienced Portfolio Architect & Enterprise Systems Engineer to support a variety east coast government customers.
Work Model
This position will be required to work full-time on-site at Aerospace’s Chantilly, VA location.
What You’ll Be Doing
Provide enterprise engineering and analytical support to government intelligence community customers in portfolio management, digital engineering, and system-of-systems engineering
Engage directly with Aerospace program office personnel as well as government customers
Support the deployment or implementation of existing tools, models, and frameworks
Identify new capabilities and enhancements that will better support the customer programs and architectures
Initiate studies designed to solve complex problems and provide new and innovative technical solutions
Take initiative to inform management of perceived technical problems and recommend courses of action
Utilize Aerospace resources, teams, and expertise on the effective use of MBSE methodologies, modeling languages, and tools
Initiate and lead studies designed to solve technical problems to provide recommendations to the customer
Leverage Aerospace’s technical backplane to provide tailored, technical support and innovative solutions for customer-specific use cases
Provide ongoing technical consultation and advice to management, customers, and contractors
Provide mentoring and oversight to early career staff, as necessary
Occasional travel may be required
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for the Senior Member of the Technical Staff
Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or other related technical discipline
Typically, at least 4 years of increasingly responsible experience in systems engineering or related engineering disciplines
Experience in systems engineering, systems engineering, model-based systems engineering, and/or digital engineering
Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Take initiative, have flexibility, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal skills and well adept at oral and written communication
Familiarity with MBSE modeling languages such as System Modeling Language (SysML) and tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler and SparX Enterprise Architecture
Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)
Take initiative, have flexibility, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Active TS security clearance or Q security clearance
Available and willing to travel domestically, approx. 5-10%
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; cost, schedule and 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 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)
$100,300.00 - $150,400.00Pay 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 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.