Lifecycle Systems Engineer
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation’s Systems Engineering Division provides systems engineering expertise to government and public and private organizations working in space technology. Its Acquisition Planning and Decision Analytics Department is seeking a Senior Acquisition and Systems Engineer to support a geographically distributed team serving National Security, Civil and Commercial, and International Space customers. The department provides pre-acquisition and systems engineering planning expertise and products to support acquisition lifecycle activities for space, ground, and launch systems. The role provides systems engineering and acquisition support, particularly for early acquisition planning, requirements engineering, technical reviews, independent assessments, and acquisition decisions. The position also supports program offices and customers through documentation, requirements traceability, risk assessment, multidisciplinary engineering activities, and communication of recommendations. This full-time role is onsite at one of Aerospace’s campus locations in El Segundo, California, or Chantilly, Virginia.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- At least 6 years of related experience.
- Experience with requirements and verification, including requirements engineering, requirements management, and/or verification.
- Solid understanding of DoD compliance, including DoD 5000.02, Agile Software Development, and DevSecOps.
- Demonstrated experience supporting project planning, requirements definition, space and ground systems, and program reviews.
- Experience developing or assessing acquisition strategies and analyses that affect acquisition-related decisions.
- Strong technical background and demonstrated expertise with SysML, Cameo, DOORS, Jira, Confluence, and Agile Development (SAFe/Scrum).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to initiate and complete tasks, lead technical efforts, and interact effectively with a broad range of organizations.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with customers, coworkers, and contractors at all levels.
- Flexibility and adaptability, with ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and occasional business travel.
- Current TS/SCI clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree from an accredited program in Engineering or a STEM-related field.
- Experience applying MBSE concepts in a systems engineering role.
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels.
- Knowledge of government acquisition and systems engineering policies and practices, including DoD, NRO, or NASA, as well as space systems and advanced space technologies.
- Familiarity with systems engineering and acquisition concepts.
- Recognition as a subject matter expert through publications, presentations, or contributions to the professional community.
- Certification in acquisition and/or contracts management from a recognized professional society, such as INCOSE, DAU, NCMA, or PMI.
- Current DoD TS and/or SSBI/SCI clearance.
Responsibilities
- Provide systems engineering and acquisition support for National Security Space, civil, and commercial customers, establishing a sound basis for system acquisition and operational activities.
- Create and review acquisition documentation, including RFPs, CDRLs, PWSs, SOOs, and SOWs.
- Form and lead teams focused on requirements engineering and analysis for Aerospace program offices and customers during early acquisition activities.
- Participate in requirements development and management, including developing TRDs and analyzing requirements.
- Gather, analyze, and document stakeholder requirements using interviews, workshops, and document analysis.
- Lead and support Lifecycle Technical Reviews, audits, and milestones.
- Guide requirements traceability and management concepts for program offices and support maintenance of the Requirements Traceability Matrix, including updates and approaches to ensure requirements are testable and aligned with mission goals.
- Mentor staff in lifecycle acquisition and systems engineering.
- Evaluate opportunities to implement Digital Engineering concepts to streamline lifecycle engineering processes and capabilities.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams developing or evaluating ground and space system requirements, designs, and architecture concepts.
- Perform independent assessments for acquisition milestone events, including identifying and assessing technical risks and developing pre-acquisition design concepts for new systems.
- Participate in acquisition activities, including Government source selections, preparing reports, developing briefings, and presenting recommendations to customers and Aerospace management.
- Interact frequently with Aerospace program offices, customers, contractors, and Engineering and Technology Group personnel.
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.
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
