Space Systems Engineer
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Space Systems Engineer (Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer – Engineering Program Management and Systems Engineering) to provide system conceptualization, implementation, and program management support to a dynamic US Government customer. The role supports a portfolio of programs, including unique, highly sensitive programs in new mission areas, through technical concept development and operational implementation. The engineer is expected to contribute innovative ideas to the long-term success of mission-critical work. The National Systems Group serves as technical adviser to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in collecting and distributing national and tactical intelligence. Its work includes electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, systems engineering, and launch. The selected candidate must work full-time, on-site at a customer facility in Chantilly, Virginia, and be willing to travel domestically approximately 10%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited program in a physical science, engineering, or relevant STEM field.
- Current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
- At least 8 years of relevant industry work experience in systems engineering and/or systems architecture.
- Ability to work independently and conduct long-term and urgent technical studies involving cost, schedule, and performance with geographically dispersed teams.
- Willingness to travel domestically approximately 10%.
- For the Senior Project Engineer level: 12 or more years of relevant experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams addressing difficult technical problems.
- For the Senior Project Engineer level: at least 4 years of developing solutions for Sponsor programs.
- For the Senior Project Engineer level: ability to assemble multidisciplinary teams and scope work addressing ambiguous issues under time pressure.
- For the Senior Project Engineer level: demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical topics orally and in writing, adapt communication to varied audiences, and ensure clear understanding among technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree from an accredited program in a physical science, engineering, or relevant STEM field.
- Experience focused on spacecraft or ground segment design-through-disposal, collaborating across space-related technical disciplines, particularly in delivering resilient space mission solutions.
- History of successful collaboration with internal matrix support organizations, Sponsors, external mission partners, and associated contractors.
- Hands-on experience developing mission-enabling, technology-driven solutions for the Sponsor.
- History of identifying capability gaps and formulating enterprise-level technical trade studies and investment strategies.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical authority and integration leader for multi-phase, multidisciplinary space systems engineering efforts.
- Promote collaboration across the Aerospace enterprise to ensure optimal integration of technical solutions.
- Lead major program segments, such as system-level architectural analysis and conceptual design of a new vehicle or major payload.
- Create mission-focused tasks for the Aerospace technical matrix, advocate for them with the Sponsor, and identify and manage support.
- Elicit requirements for space-related solutions based on broad Sponsor mission objectives.
- Support the Sponsor’s coordination among Intelligence Community partners, associated contractors, and development contractors.
- Advise key stakeholders, including senior customer leadership and program management, on technical risks, issues, opportunities, and risk mitigation strategies.
- For the Senior Project Engineer level, lead multidisciplinary engineering teams addressing difficult technical problems, assemble teams, and scope work on ambiguous issues under time pressure.
- For the Senior Project Engineer level, communicate complex technical topics orally and in writing, adapting communication for varied audiences and ensuring understanding among technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
