Combat Power Systems Engineering Lead

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

3d•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 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. The Aerospace Space Domain Superiority Directorate, in the Special Programs Division, supports a broad array of Combat Power missions covering the entire threat response chain from the Space Domain Awareness function through the multidomain effects needed for space superiority. These programs include major system acquisitions for multiple ground and space segments, future architecture definition at the data/software/hardware levels, and research and technology for continuous evolution of space warfighting capabilities. We are looking for a Combat Power Systems Engineering Lead to contribute to a team that is developing and delivering a critical space control capability to guarantee space superiority for our nation. This work is focused on supporting all aspects of implementing programs within the tightly integrated program office consisting of military, Aerospace, and SETA personnel. You will work on site in the government program office, where you will have frequent interaction with the government and support contractors. This opportunity will also collaborate with National Security Space mission partners that are building and integrating capabilities. This position allows for the opportunity to see your contributions to a critical mission become realized in the near future. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, California.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or related technical subject area
8 or more years of progressively more responsible experience
Experience in spacecraft development (design, build, integration, or testing)
Ability to obtain additional security accesses
Experience building and maintaining effective teams and developing good working interpersonal relations with multiple government partners and contractors
Ability to travel moderately
Current Top Secret/SCI clearance required , which is issued by the US government.
U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Systems engineering experience to include space systems development
Experience in payload developments (e.g. optical, RF)
Experience with assessing designs for Mission Assurance
Proven organizational and project leadership skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
Space Superiority mission and/or mission acquisition experience
Experience in Agile acquisition of space systems (e.g. bus, components, software)
Experience in Space Operations including Launch and Early Operations, nominal operations, mission operations, end of life operations
Capability to identify and mitigate risks
Experience in the Space Control Mission Area

Responsibilities

Contribute to requirements development, capability evaluation, and implementation of solutions for challenging problems
Build teams of domain authorities from the Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) to support system development
Develop, evaluate, and implement concepts, solutions, and tactics, techniques and procedures for addressing challenging problems
Forge pathways to inform decisions related to feasibility and advise customers and management of activities
Provide system engineering support. This includes technical guidance and insight of multiple prime contractors, working with the Enterprise community
Collaborate and guide technical teams to ensure that program office and Aerospace Engineering Matrix staff are effectively teamed to work closely with the customer.
Develop positive, lasting working relations with customer senior management and all levels of customer/contractor staff

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