Space Enterprise Design Engineer
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation’s Enterprise Effects Division advances the integration of strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The Enterprise Design Subdivision seeks systems engineers and architects to contribute to the design, analysis, and integration of mission and enterprise architectures that support national security objectives. The role spans technical domains and organizational boundaries, contributing to solutions for critical space challenges. The position supports system-, mission-, and portfolio-level trades and analyses; architecture development; and the integration of technical, operational, and strategic considerations into actionable recommendations. Team members collaborate across space, ground, and communications domains and with experts in varied engineering and mission disciplines. Candidates at a range of experience levels will be considered; the posting describes minimum qualifications for Project Engineer and additional minimum qualifications for Sr. Project Engineer.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field.
- Experience in systems engineering, system or enterprise architecting, concept design, and/or model-based systems engineering.
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including System Modeling Language (SysML) and/or Unified Architecture Framework (UAF).
- Knowledge of System of Systems Engineering and demonstrated systems thinking capabilities.
- Experience supporting or collaborating with cross-functional, cross-organizational teams.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to support periodic travel within the continental United States.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, on-site environment.
- U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a security clearance.
- For Sr. Project Engineer: additional engineering experience supporting complex systems, enterprise architectures, or mission-focused technical programs.
- For Sr. Project Engineer: experience with DoD and/or IC systems design, enterprise architectures, and/or space mission architectures.
- For Sr. Project Engineer: experience integrating information and analysis across disparate datasets.
- For Sr. Project Engineer: familiarity with strategic planning and strategic road mapping.
- For Sr. Project Engineer: experience working with or supporting Enterprise Architects.
- For Sr. Project Engineer: experience with or knowledge of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process.
- For Sr. Project Engineer: ability to collaborate with subject matter experts to develop technical positions, assess risks, and formulate courses of action.
- For Sr. Project Engineer: ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries in support of integrated mission outcomes.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s and/or Ph.D. in engineering, science, or a related technical field.
- Demonstrated experience with system design, optimization, CONOPS, development, mission engineering, integration, and/or test.
- Demonstrated experience with MBSE at the system level (e.g., SysML) and/or system-of-systems or enterprise level (e.g., UAF).
- Demonstrated leadership across organizational boundaries and the ability to influence integration outcomes.
- Effectiveness in collaborative team environments with government customers, contractors, FFRDCs, and SETA personnel.
- Experience and familiarity with DoD, Air Force, Space Force, or IC acquisitions and operations.
- Experience working in a matrixed engineering organization.
- Current active security clearance preferred.
- Coachable, eager to learn, and motivated to grow.
Responsibilities
- Support the design of space systems, mission architectures, and their integration into end-to-end enterprise architectures.
- Contribute to trades and analyses at the system, mission, and portfolio levels.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and evaluate space, ground, and communications network concepts and architectures.
- Help coordinate technical activities across geographically distributed teams and stakeholders.
- Contribute to integration efforts across multiple organizations.
- Analyze complex technical challenges, identify risks, and help develop practical, mission-focused solution options.
- Support enterprise integration across disparate datasets to enhance mission understanding and inform decision-making.
- Contribute to strategic planning and strategic roadmapping tied to future mission and capability development.
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 based on years of service and matching contributions; immediate eligibility and vesting 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
Mid Level
