Program Lead - Objective Force Integration

The Aerospace Corporation•Crystal City, VA

8d•$151,300 - $226,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Program Lead to support the Space Futures Integration Directorate within its Space Enterprise and Warfighting Division. The directorate provides technical advice, thought leadership, and systems engineering support to Space Force S9, Force Design and Analysis. This organization advances the future of the Space Force through horizon scanning and foresighting, concept development, technology assessments, wargaming, experimentation, and force design and integration. The successful candidate will help build the backbone of S9 activities by connecting strategic vision to executable future force design. The role involves working directly with customers and Aerospace teams to align strategic drivers and opportunities with concrete architectural and non-materiel recommendations for the Space Force’s Objective Force. The position requires full-time, on-site work at the company’s facility in Crystal City, Virginia, and approximately 20% domestic travel as customer mission requirements dictate. An active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship are required. The role is described with minimum qualifications for Project Engineer – Enterprise Engineering and additional minimum qualifications for Sr. Project Engineer – Enterprise Engineering. Compensation is grade-based, with a listed annual range of $151,300 to $226,900; individual salary depends on factors including education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
At least 6 years of progressive professional engineering or scientific experience in multidisciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments.
Demonstrated knowledge of the USSF and/or national security space enterprise.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Willingness to travel domestically approximately 20% as customer mission requirements dictate.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities in fast-paced environments.
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
For the Sr. Project Engineer level: at least 10 years of progressive professional engineering or scientific experience in multidisciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments.
For the Sr. Project Engineer level: proven track record of effectively advising and collaborating with senior government and military leadership.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in engineering, mathematics, science, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
Substantive knowledge of the breadth and depth of the USSF and national security space enterprise.
Deep technical expertise in one or more USSF mission areas, such as space domain awareness, positioning/navigation/timing, missile warning/tracking, satellite communications, or space control.
Demonstrated track record of innovative problem-solving and entrepreneurial approaches to complex challenges.
Proven experience developing and delivering executive-level briefings to senior Government leaders, including General Officers and/or Senior Executive Service.
Thorough understanding of organizational roles and responsibilities across the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, USSF, U.S. Space Command, space system program offices, defense agencies, Joint Staff, and other government organizations in the national security space enterprise.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across Aerospace Corporation functions through ETG and program office coordination and reach-back support.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement approaches for integrating concepts, technologies, and force designs within and across Space Force missions.
Collaborate with senior Government leaders, Aerospace program offices, and the Engineering and Technical Group (ETG) to address complex technical and programmatic challenges, including time-sensitive senior leader and Congressional inquiries.
Lead or support the integration of mission-area analyses and engineering into the Objective Force within a modern digital environment.
Deliver technical analyses and actionable recommendations to support customer mission success.
Develop, foster, and maintain strategic relationships with field and headquarters offices across the United States Space Force (USSF).

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 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