APDA Human Systems Acquisition Engineer
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation’s Acquisition Planning and Decision Analytics (APDA) Department is seeking a Human Systems Acquisition Engineer to join a geographically distributed team of acquisition and systems engineering professionals. The department supports customers across the National Security, Civil and Commercial, and International Space Communities, applying technical expertise to pre-acquisition and systems engineering planning for space, ground, and launch system acquisition lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will provide technical program advice and engineering support for Human Systems Integration (HSI) in complex acquisitions. The role advises government customers and stakeholders on acquisition support and risk management for human-engaged systems, collaborates on acquisition and innovation strategies, supports capability modernization and data integration, and develops reports, presentations, workshops, and training. The position requires full-time, on-site work at one of the listed facilities: El Segundo, California; Chantilly, Virginia; or Colorado Springs, Colorado. Domestic travel of up to 10% is expected. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a relevant STEM field.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in space-related acquisition and systems engineering.
- Coursework and/or experience in Human Systems, Human Factors Engineering, or Human Systems Integration.
- Previous experience leading highly technical project teams.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with corporate staff, peers, management, program offices, customers, and contractors.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes excellence and collaboration.
- Willingness to travel domestically up to 10%.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree from an accredited university in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a relevant STEM field, with emphasis on Human Systems, Human Factors Engineering, or Human Systems Integration.
- Prior leadership or management experience, particularly in acquisition and systems engineering processes.
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across organizational levels.
- Knowledge of government acquisition and systems engineering policies and practices, including those of DoD, NRO, or NASA; space systems; and advanced space technologies.
- Familiarity with systems engineering and acquisition concepts, especially end-user operations.
- Affiliation with a systems engineering, acquisition, and/or HSI/HF/HSE professional organization.
- Publications, presentations, or contributions to the acquisition and/or systems engineering professional community or academia.
- Certification in acquisition, systems engineering, and/or HSI/HF/HSE from a recognized professional society, such as INCOSE or DAU.
- Active TS and/or SSBI/SCI clearance.
Responsibilities
- Provide thought leadership and engineering support to deliver effective Human Systems Integration for complex acquisitions and multiple customers across different classification levels.
- Advise stakeholders and government customers through cradle-to-grave acquisition support and risk management for human-engaged systems.
- Support effective contract administration, standards and policy compliance, and oversight using best practices and lessons learned.
- Collaborate with government program offices, stakeholders, and colleagues to provide agile, responsive advice on human systems engineering acquisition and innovation strategies.
- Support modernization of capabilities to better manage, integrate, and share data across the subdivision.
- Help ensure implementation of technical and operational best practices and lessons learned.
- Host educational workshops, brown-bag lunch sessions, and training programs to promote knowledge sharing.
- Develop and deliver accurate, timely reports and presentations that communicate results and solutions to support critical decisions.
- Lead highly technical project teams.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
- 401(k) plan with company-paid contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional growth and development programs.
- Education assistance programs.
- Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
