Chief Integration Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Materiel 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. Aerospace is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Integrator to join our team. In this critical role you will be responsible for integrating and synchronizing the engineering efforts across multiple mission threads. Your expertise in systems thinking, cross-functional leadership, and strategic planning will ensure that our various engineering teams work together seamlessly toward our overarching mission objectives. Based in the Mission Integration subdivision of the Space Architecture and Integration Division (SAID), you will serve as the vital link between strategic objectives and operational execution. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with the Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO) at the Space Systems Command (SSC) and partner with key mission organizations to deliver critical capabilities across the National Security Space Enterprise. Working together with government counterparts and FFRDC personnel, you will integrate advanced space enterprise architectures to address some of the most pressing challenges facing the United States Space Force. You will work alongside the division’s Chief Architect to translate enterprise-level policies and strategic recommendations into actionable outcomes. By implementing efficient workflows and product frameworks, you will help ensure that mission-critical products are delivered on schedule, meet rigorous standards, and continuously evolve to support both current operations and the development of future space architectures. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements - Sr. Project Leader - Enterprise Systems Engineering: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics or equivalent technical degree
12 or more years of proven, related experience in integrating complex systems
Strong background with the Systems of Systems Engineering (SoSE) flow
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and respond to management/customer needs
Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into actionable, near-term objectives
Proven ability to build trusted relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
Strong verbal and written communication skills
A track record of taking initiative and delivering on commitments
Willing to travel occasionally to customer sites and meetings (approximately 20% time)
Active Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information access (TS/SCI). Security clearance is issued by the U.S. Government; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced technical degree in engineering, science, or math
Familiarity with the SSIO increment approach, the Space Mission Integration Team design reference missions, and other foundational enterprise capability frameworks
Demonstrated ability to lead teams that generate well-defined products in a dynamic and evolving information environment
Demonstrated ability to impact decisions of customer leadership at the Center and Pentagon levels
Active TS/SCI clearance with Special Access Program portfolio access

Responsibilities

Leading enterprise integration across multiple mission threads by implementing scalable and actionable workflows and product frameworks
Managing critical interfaces between major enterprise elements and coordinating cross-cutting analyses
Serving as a senior technical authority on multiple space enterprise missions and capabilities, coordinating cross-functional teams and acting as a principal technical representative to Space Force customers
Providing technical leadership and mentorship to team members
Collaborating with leadership to deliver integrated national security space enterprise solutions

Benefits

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