Space AI Operational Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities. The new hire will join the Space Planning, Readiness, and Operations (SPRO) Department team to provide operationally focused space solutions for warfighter and end user in support of our Department of War (DoW), Intelligence Community (IC), and civil customers. We serve as the EED and ETG entry point for wargaming and exercises, space operations planning, and operationally relevant solutions support to connect corporate technical capabilities and operational requirements, integrate capabilities across the space enterprise, and educate the workforce on space operations and warfighting. Do you want to have a positive impact on the present and future space enterprise? Join us as a Space Artificial Intelligence (AI) Operational Engineer on the Space Planning, Readiness, and Operations Department team at The Aerospace Corporation!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in engineering, mathematics, technical science, or relevant field.
8 or more years of professional experience in space operations, planning, or warfighting roles.
A keen understanding of how AI/ML principles may enable future operations.
Energy and willingness to learn about AI/ML principles and identify good matches between customer needs and AI/ML technical solutions.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, exciting environment with rapidly evolving, competing priorities.
Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site , as required.
Active Top Secret security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain access to Sensitive Information (SCI), which is issued by the U.S. government.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
12 or more years of relevant career experience.
Demonstrated blend of operational, warfighting, and/or planning experience and data science and AI/ML technical growth to include leading projects.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree from a recognized institution in engineering, mathematics, technical science, or relevant field.
Experience in applying AI/ML principles to DoD/DoW or industry projects.
General awareness of cloud technologies and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Platform One).
Familiarity with latest AI advancements in data management, automation, governance, and operations.
General awareness of the external landscape with respect to AI/ML.
Experience developing software applications and tools using modern object-oriented or scripting languages.
Experience developing dashboard displays for complex problem sets.
Experience leading and completing projects within a matrixed organization.
Experience with different space operations mission areas/functions such as electronic warfare (EW), orbital warfare (OW), missile warning missile tracking (MW/MT), space domain awareness (SDA), intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), command and control (C2), and position, navigation, and timing (PNT).
Excellent oral and written communication skills that span technical and operational subjects.
Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI access.

Responsibilities

Designing vignettes and use cases for the adoption and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) concepts.
Partnering with organizations and experts within the company to drive AI/ML-enabled solutions to operationally relevant challenges.
Providing thought leadership to corporate AI leaders and government stakeholders to develop strategic plans that integrate AI/ML into elements of the customer’s architecture.
Exhibiting leadership by bridging the gap between operational needs and requirements and AI/ML technical solutions and educating Aerospace staff on operational use cases.
Working across space mission and IC boundaries to identify common program challenges and risks, provide enterprise recommendations, foster innovative partnerships, and lead issues to closure.
Working closely and effectively with internal and external partners in integrated product teams that include government, industry, FFRDC members, and collaboration across Aerospace.
Communicating effectively with customers and management through timely reporting of technical issues, analysis reports, 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