International Programs Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

10h•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. Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors. The International Programs (IP) team’s mission is to collaborate with international governments, industry, and other U.S. Government departments and agencies on space systems development and acquisition in support of the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC). Through close coordination with key U.S. departments and agencies, the IP team brings space systems expertise to develop space cooperation with international partners and commercial entities that enhances the U.S. DoD space architecture's effectiveness and resiliency. We are looking for an International Programs Systems Engineer (Senior Project Engineer/ Senior Project Leader- International Programs & Enterprise Architect). In this role, will provide leadership to a technical team, coordinate with counterpart organizations, management, and customers, to achieve the stated mission with a focus on the SSC Military Satellite Communications (SATCOM) & Position, Navigation, & Timing (PNT) mission area, Battle Management, Command, Control, Communications, and Space Intelligence (BMC3I), Assured Access to Space (AATS), Space Sensing, Space Domain Awareness (SDA), and Space Control/Electronic Warfare (SC/EW). The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements for the Senior Project Engineer- International Programs & Enterprise Architect
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in applicable STEM areas.
At least 10 of increasing responsibility and experience in engineering and technical roles.
Experience in space systems engineering, acquisition, design, test, and production.
Demonstrated leadership skills with proven ability to maintain effective working relationships. with contractors, industry professionals, government customers, and technical staff.
Ability to work closely with US government on space systems acquisition, design, or production through engineering presentations, informal discussions, and courses of action decisions.
Possess initiative, persistence, and ability to self-organize and accomplish work that meet aggressive timelines.
Willing to travel domestically/internationally approximately 25%.
This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government; and U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Senior Project Leader- International Programs & Enterprise Architect include :
More than 10 years of increasing responsibility and experience in engineering and technical roles.
Ability to work closely with senior government management and guide senior leaders on space systems acquisition, design, or production through engineering presentations, informal
Extensive knowledge of how SATCOM beyond line of sight, anti-jam, Low Probability of Intercept (LPI)/Low Probability of Detection (LPD), Low Probability of Exploitation (LPE), and survivable comms capabilities are utilized.
Significant knowledge with Electro-magnetic Interference (EMI) detection, characterization and mitigation methods.
Significant experience in space systems architecture development or analysis.
Extensive knowledge of Focal Plane Arrays (FPAs), Short Wave Infrared (SWIR), Mid Wave Infrared (MWIR), image processing and cross correlation methods
Knowledge and development experience of international armaments cooperation agreements
Previous experience working with allied governments, other U.S. government agencies, academia, and industry.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree from an accredited program in applicable STEM areas.
Acquisition and/or technical experience with U.S. and Allied systems in one or more mission areas, such as SATCOM, Launch, Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Track (PNT), Battle Management Command, and Control (BMC3), Surveillance, & Reconnaissance and Tracking (SRT).
Previous operational experience with Low Probability of Intercept (LPI)/Low Probability of Detect (LPD), Low Probability of Exploitation (LPE), Low Probability of Detection (LPD), and survivable comms capabilities.
Previous experience with Electro-magnetic Interference (EMI) detection, characterization and mitigation methods.
Program office experience, focusing on space systems architecture development or analysis.
Previous experience working the Arms Export Control Act, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), export control, technology transfer, and foreign disclosure matters and/or in supporting international armaments cooperation agreements.
Hands-on experience in developing cooperation agreements, and foreign military sales.
Previous experience working with allied nations, government agencies, academia, and industry.
A current and active TS/SCI security clearance , with potential for SAP access which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and programmatic knowledge to USG customers to develop international space security cooperation partnerships enhancing the U.S. DoD space architecture.
Lead and facilitate exploratory and negotiating discussions between U.S. stakeholders and international partners to design and acquire space systems that are interoperable and complementary to the US DoD space war-fighting capabilities and architecture.
Apply technical expertise and leadership skills for space systems acquisition to facilitate collaboration across various Aerospace and USG organizations, the SSC programs of record, and allied governments.
Collaborate with multiple missionaries to develop new partnerships and/or agreements operationally relevant to US war fighters.
Execute Building Partner Capacity (BPC) and Institutional Capacity Building requirements. Major efforts include USSOUTHCOM, USAFRICOM, and USINDOPACOM significant security cooperation initiatives.
Advise and mentor others regarding directives, policies, and regulations for international government agreements.
Facilitate the application of the Arms Export Control Act while implementing the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) for armaments cooperation, export control, technology transfer and foreign disclosure.

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