Space Combat Forces Sr. Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation • Colorado Springs, CO

6d • 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 Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, developmental planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including Air Force Space Command, U.S. Strategic Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. As part of the Space Enterprise and Warfighting Division, the Space Warfighting Directorate provides high-quality analytical support to the US Space Force’s Combat Forces Command (CFC), Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM), and Component Field Commands, advising the Government on the design, performance, operational employment, and resilience of current and future space forces to integrate into the joint fight delivering combat relevant space effects, in, from, and to space to win the next war. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Space Combat Forces Sr. Systems Engineer to support Headquarters CFC, and its Mission Deltas. The successful candidate will be able to provide experience-based technical expertise and trusted counsel to CFC and Mission Delta leadership on all aspects of the USSF space operations portfolio. This position requires 100% on site work at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO and the Aerospace Colorado Springs campus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics or other relevant technical disciplines.
• 12 or more years of increasingly responsible relevant professional engineering experience supporting National Security Space (NSS) missions.
• Operational and/or intelligence background in G/AMTI, EW, OW, CW mission areas.
• Familiarity with space tactical unit operations, operational-level command and control, and battle management.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain trusted relationships with government customers and key stakeholders under minimal supervision.
• Experience with the elements and processes associated with a government system acquisition lifecycle as well as the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for interactions at all levels of corporate and government leadership.
• This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance and additional special accesses, which are issued by the U.S. government .
• U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Ability to travel domestically, with some international travel possible.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work with organizations such as USSPACECOM, DoW/OSW, HQ USSF, SPOs/Centers (i.e., Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Development Agency (SDA), Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (DAF RCO), Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO)), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and other U.S. agencies and mission partners to assist in understanding the Space Force’s strategic priorities and direction.
• Knowledge and experience working across and leveraging the Aerospace Corporation’s backplane, as well as partnering with other FFRDC partners.
• Current knowledge and expertise pertaining to OW, EW, CW, and SBST G/AMTI technologies, capabilities, and acquisition, along with an understanding of associated space and ground systems development.
• Experience breaking down complex concepts and providing subject-matter expertise to interested parties to aid in solving the hardest space warfighting problems.
• Experience in effectively interacting with and advising USSF and government senior leaders on matters of strategic importance.
• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) /Special Access Required (SAR) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Providing trusted technical counsel to HQ CFC, including senior leadership, on all aspects of new Space-Based Sensing and Targeting (SBST) Ground and Air Moving Target Indicator (G/AMTI). Orbital Warfare (OW), Electronic Warfare (EW), Cyber Warfare (CW), and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission from initial concept and requirements definition, through programming, development, testing, operations, and sustainment.
• Serving as a key advisor for the customer’s mission fielding processes, representing the operational community to inform the design, requirements, development, planning, integration, transition, operational acceptance, employment, and sustainment of enterprise capabilities.
• Providing subject matter expertise for CFC’s Mission Delta warfighting effectiveness to include Mission-Focused Working Groups (MFWG), leveraging Aerospace original scientific discovery and analysis, tool development and sustainment, and live experimentation for the customer’s hardest problems.
• Supporting Space Forces Generation (SPAFORGEN) and other integration activities to ensure the operational readiness of space combat forces to meet Combatant Command warfighting objectives prior to presentation to the joint force.
• Providing the customer with technical assessments of system design, process integrity, and schedule confidence for missions with rapid acquisition timelines.
• Working with mixed government, Systems Engineering & Technical Analysis (SETA) and FFRDC teams on architecture, strategy, and systems engineering projects and tasks.
• Delivering high quality technical products in a timely manner.
• Exemplifying Aerospace corporate values of objectivity and integrity when serving as a trusted agent to our government customers.

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

What This Job Offers

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