Sr. Armament Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•Eglin AFB, FL

1d•$151,300 - $226,900•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, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers’ portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems. The Nuclear Operations Directorate (NOD) is seeking a Sr. Armament Engineer to provide technical engineering support to the USAF Armament Directorate with development, test, and production of its missile and hypersonic weapon programs. The position requires someone with hands on experience in vehicle and/or systems engineering. The candidate will also be in a customer interface role for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Armament Directorate (AFLCMC/EB). Engagements may range from working level through the General Officer level. The candidate must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills and be able to effectively interface with the government customer and contractors. This position will directly support one of the weapon program managers in AFLCMC/EB. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility at Eglin Air Force Base, FL.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in science, engineering, or other STEM-related discipline
12 or more years of relevant engineering experience with an emphasis on configuration management, establishment and maintenance of Configuration Items, and planning and execution of associated reviews (SVR, PRR) and audits (FCA, PCA)
Experience with developing products required for DoD acquisition phase transition, with emphasis on the Production and Deployment phase
Willing to travel domestically approximately 25% of the time
This position requires a current and active Secret clearance (with a closeout date in the last five years) with ability obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance, which is issued by the US government.
US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Candidate must receive program access approval prior to being hired

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree in science or engineering from a recognized institution
Extensive experience with DoD acquisition phase transition, Request for Proposal development, and interaction with Office of Secretary of Defense offices on the development of Milestone related documentation
Current and active TS/SCI and Program Access
Experience with working Eglin Air Force munitions/armament acquisitions programs
Experience interfacing with DOD customers in a program office environment
Experience supporting acquisition and operation of strategic weapons systems
Experience in working in an autonomous work environment on complex projects

Responsibilities

Support one of the missile or hypersonic weapon divisions in the USAF Armament Directorate with engineering expertise and reach back support from the Aerospace Engineering and Technology Group
Lead systems studies and analyses that support technical, programmatic, and organizational decision-making on a variety of projects
Lead studies such as systems architecture analyses, technology development planning and evaluation, organizational effectiveness studies, and risk assessments
Participate in Technical Reviews
Take initiative to inform the program office of perceived engineering problems and recommend courses of action and then, coordinate activities with both inter-organizational personnel, program office points of contact, and customer contacts when necessary to scope, plan, and resolve the issues
Support the SPO in developing products for different Milestones
Support the SPO in developing acquisition related products (RFP, SOW, etc.)
Document work in accordance with corporate standards and provide timely technical recommendations to customers by means of technical briefings and reports
Demonstrate behavior that is consistent with the company’s values of Dedication to Mission Success, Technical Excellence, Commitment to Our People, Objectivity and Integrity, and Innovation

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