Sr. Engineering and Requirements Technical Advisor

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 Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers’ portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems.

 

As a Sr. Systems Engineering Lead for the Systems Delta 85 Requirements and Engineering (SYD85/S5) staff, you will perform duties as a key leader for enterprise engineering for Battle Management Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (BMC3I) systems in support of the SYD85/S5 Chief Engineer. As a trusted technical advisor to BMC3I Program Managers, the SYD85/S5 Chief Engineer, and the SYD85 Commander you will work with stakeholders across the national security space enterprise, providing technical leadership for architecting and integrating BMC3I systems into a system of systems to enable space control warfighter missions.

 

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Colorado Springs, CO or El Segundo, CA.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serve in a SYD85/S5 leadership role guiding requirements and engineering efforts performed by government, other FFRDCs, and SETA personnel
• Act as spokesperson for SYD85/S5 government customer
• Understand warfighter needs across the BMC3I enterprise architecture in order to assess deficiencies, risk, resiliency, and efficiency
• Provide technical leadership and coordination for modeling and simulation (M&S) efforts supporting BMC3I systems and architectures across the SYD85 portfolio of space-based and ground-based sensors, communication systems, command and control systems, and space intelligence systems
• Lead cross-organizational teams of Aerospace Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) conducting studies and analyses
• Connect Aerospace's M&S capabilities to customer needs, and inform the development of new capabilities based on those needs
• Coordinate and collaborate on system requirements and architectures with external BMC3I organizations and stakeholders
• Interfacing with wargaming community to ensure BMC3I systems are included appropriately in space wargames with sufficient fidelity to drive identification of gaps and needs
• Develop decision-support-quality recommendations
• Develop and assess mission Concepts of Operations (CONOPS)
• Develop technology roadmaps
• Assess technology maturity and applicability to current and future systems within the BMC3I portfolio's mission
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with complex technical challenges requiring strategic thinking, critical analysis, and cross-team collaboration

 

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Sr. Project Leader – Communication Systems & Systems Engineering - Acquisition

 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Remote Sensing, Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing or related technical engineering discipline
• 12 or more years of professional experience on DoW, IC, or Civil sensor, command and control, or communication systems
• Possess insight and understanding of space control operations and missions, customers, and needs
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, deal with ambiguity, and work proactively within a dynamic environment where priorities may change
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers.
• Proven ability to lead teams performing technical analyses
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site approx. if required 
• This position requires an active Top Secret SCI security clearance; eligible for SAP/SAR 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:

• Masters or PhD degree from an accredited program in Remote Sensing, Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related technical engineering discipline
• Experience planning, participating, or running wargames
• Experience developing or implementing communication architectures.
• Experience developing, implementing, or operating C2 systems.
• Experience developing or implementing sensor systems
• Experience working with SWAC, SSDP, US Space Force Mission Deltas, SSC, US Space Command, IC, other Service, or COCOM customers.
• Experience with digital engineering and/or agile approaches to analysis and development activities.
• Active SAP/SAR access  

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)

$171,400.00 - $257,100.00

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.