Mission Integration Engineer
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a hands-on, engaged Mission Integration Engineer (Sr. Project Engineer - Multi-disciplinary Engineering) for a technical role within the Special Projects Directorate’s Applied Systems. The engineer will provide technical expertise to U.S. Government customer initiatives in a highly classified environment, leading solutions for unique customer challenges. Work includes acquisition planning, architecture and engineering solutions, assessment of program performance, and analysis of system integration risks and opportunities to inform government and mission-partner investments. The position involves active collaboration with the customer and other Intelligence Community and U.S. Government elements to ensure mission deliverables. The role is located with customers in Northern Virginia and requires on-site work. The Special Projects Directorate supports sensitive and specialized U.S. Government missions, with work spanning unclassified through highly sensitive programs and requiring high standards of conduct and security access.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in a STEM field.
- 12 years of experience in progressively responsible roles.
- Demonstrated experience in systems engineering and integration.
- Ability to translate customer needs into actionable implementation plans.
- Ability to communicate effectively with personnel across disciplines and experience levels.
- Solid understanding of the Special Projects Directorate customer and the Intelligence Community.
- Current Top Secret/SCI security clearance and a polygraph.
- U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in engineering, mathematics, science, computer science, or another technical discipline.
- Ability to lead multi-segmented, distributed, multidisciplinary teams toward a common objective.
- Experience working in an FFRDC or trusted advisory environment.
- Experience working collaboratively with multiple U.S. departments and agencies.
Responsibilities
- Assess technology capabilities, implementation risk, and opportunities that enable successful end-to-end integration.
- Provide objective, non-advocacy technical advice on the application of solutions.
- Use hands-on technical expertise to ensure assessments and recommendations are grounded in practical implementation.
- Build productive partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Aerospace technical experts and other FFRDC partners, providing clear and sufficient direction to relevant teams to meet stringent deadlines.
- Work effectively in ambiguous situations with the customer, other U.S. Government agencies, non-traditional partners, contractors, and Aerospace program offices to meet mission objectives.
- Lead solutions addressing customer challenges, including acquisition planning, architecture and engineering solutions, program performance assessments, and system integration risks and opportunities.
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
