Mission Orchestration Project Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•Chantilly, VA

8d•$129,000 - $193,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Mission Orchestration Project Engineer (Project Engineer - Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning) to join the National Reconnaissance Office’s SIGINT Ground Systems Program Office (SGSPO) within the Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED). This customer is responsible for the development and delivery of a SIGINT baseline ground portfolio and guiding the evolution of those systems to a fully integrated and resilient enterprise. In this position, you will be contributing to the development of the US Government’s next-generation SIGINT Ground Mission Orchestration systems architecture with a specific focus on mission orchestration leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities (AI/ML). This position requires 100% on site work in Chantilly, VA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific, or related technical discipline from a recognized institution
8 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments
Experience and working knowledge in one or more of the following domains: Use of computer-aided simulations and analysis of systems, Development of software for the simulation of systems, Mission management or mission processing systems for space systems, Constellation tasking and optimization, Signal intelligence (SIGINT) systems and operations, Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, US Government acquisitions
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, contractors, and program offices
Exhibits exceptionally high level of innovation, creativeness, and initiative
Strong written and oral communication skills
Willing to travel domestically approx. 25% of the time
This position requires a current and active TS/SSBI/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

Direct experience with SIGINT mission orchestration, AI/ML applications in intelligence systems, or the activities listed in the "job summary" or "what you'll be doing" sections above, associated with either the U.S. Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community
A graduate degree in engineering, computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, or related technical fields
Widely recognized internally and externally by peers, management, GED SIGINT Systems Program Office, Intelligence Community, and contractors as a technical authority in SIGINT systems or AI/ML applications
Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks, tools, and development environments applied to mission orchestration or intelligence systems
Experience serving as Aerospace representative in customer or contractor environments within SIGINT programs
Extensive knowledge of Intelligence Community or U.S. Department of Defense business practices, acquisition policies, or space mission portfolios, particularly related to SIGINT programs
Current SCI Access with a current Counter-Intelligence (CI) polygraph

Responsibilities

Provide technical support and contribution to teams comprised of diversely skilled engineers servicing a major portion of a large project to guide next-generation NRO SIGINT ground architecture development with emphasis on mission orchestration and AI/ML integration
Undertake major program segments such as system-level architectural analysis and conceptual design efforts for SIGINT mission management and orchestration systems
Work with teams of Aerospace subject matter experts in analyzing new AI/ML technologies, integrating new systems and sensors, and delivering a resilient, responsive SIGINT ground architecture
Proactively identify new AI/ML technologies and commercially available capabilities for integration into the future GED SIGINT architecture. Focus areas may include: Agent-based modeling, Military utility analysis, Architecture capacity analysis, Mission Management (MM) evaluation, AI/ML-enabled mission orchestration and optimization
Coordinate with enterprise stakeholders to ensure that user needs are properly understood and satisfied
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, contractors, and program management
Interface regularly with customer and contractor program management within the SIGINT mission domain
Assemble major briefings and reports for senior leadership on technical analysis and recommendations

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