International Lead Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•Chantilly, VA

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 segments 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 National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch. The Advanced Research and Engineering (AR&E) Sub-Division is seeking an innovative and proactive International Lead System Engineer (Senior Project Leader – Systems Engineering) to support customer efforts to demonstrate new system capabilities and foster collaboration not only across the enterprise, but with external international partners. In this role, you will help to identify and strategize opportunities for collaborative research and development activities across organizations and help foster them through execution. You will also support the development of new partnerships for R&D. This is a full-time position based in Chantilly, VA, which requires 100% onsite work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s OR Advanced degree in a relevant engineering, mathematics, or science field
12 years of experience in space systems or ground systems development.
An ability think strategically and develop plans to effectively implement new strategies.
Demonstrates excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building abilities
An ability to adapt to fast changing environments.
Willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%.
This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the US government.
U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a relevant engineering, mathematics, or science field
Experience working collaborative technology development efforts that span across multiple organizations and locations.
Experience with software development, AI/ML and testing methods for operational systems.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and programmatic knowledge to customers to develop international space security cooperation partnerships for research and development systems.
Assist the customer in the preparation of strategic plans, program plans, and execution strategies
Coordinate ETG teams for technical assessments of potential R&D activities.
Cooperatively work across the enterprise to identify, facilitate, and develop new partnerships and R&D activities.
Provide mission assurance to system development efforts.
Provide support as needed to the various projects for test planning & execution, technology assessments for hardware and software, and demonstrations.
Anticipate future enterprise needs and generate new and innovative solutions.
Serve as the lead to the National Systems Group export related coordination across the Enterprise

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