Lifecycle Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation’s Systems Engineering Division is hiring a Senior Acquisition and Systems Engineer for its Acquisition Planning and Decision Analytics Department. The department supports National Security, civil, commercial, and international space customers by providing pre-acquisition and systems engineering planning expertise for space, ground, and launch system acquisition lifecycles. This full-time role is onsite at one of the company’s campuses in El Segundo, California, or Chantilly, Virginia.

The engineer will provide systems engineering and acquisition support, particularly during early acquisition activities. The position involves developing and reviewing acquisition documents, leading requirements engineering efforts, supporting lifecycle technical reviews and milestones, and helping program offices manage requirements and traceability. The engineer will also contribute to multidisciplinary assessments of system requirements, design, and architecture; assess technical risks and acquisition strategies; support source selections; and communicate recommendations to customers and company management. The role includes mentoring staff, considering digital engineering approaches, and frequent coordination with customers, contractors, program offices, and technical personnel.

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 affecting 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.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable and to manage multiple simultaneous tasks, including 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 organizational levels.
• Knowledge of government acquisition and systems engineering policies and practices, including DoD, NRO, or NASA; 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 recognized by professional societies 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.
• Create and review acquisition documentation, including RFPs, CDRLs, PWSs, SOOs, and SOWs.
• Form and lead teams focused on requirements engineering and analysis during early acquisition activities.
• Participate in requirements development and management, including developing TRDs and analyzing requirements.
• Gather, analyze, and document stakeholder requirements through interviews, workshops, and document analysis.
• Lead and support Lifecycle Technical Reviews, audits, and milestones.
• Guide program offices in requirements traceability and management concepts.
• Support maintenance of Requirements Traceability Matrices, 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 use Digital Engineering concepts to streamline lifecycle engineering processes and capabilities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams developing or evaluating ground and space system requirements, design, and architecture concepts.
• Perform independent assessments for acquisition milestone events, including identifying and assessing technical risks and developing pre-acquisition design concepts.
• Support acquisition activities, including Government source selections, report and briefing development, and presenting recommendations to customers and company 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 benefits based on years of service and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior