Sr. IT Architecture and Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•Westfield, VA

3d•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 National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community (IC) and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch. We are looking for a IT Architectures and Systems Engineer (Senior Project Engineer – Systems Engineering – Acquisition and Systems Engineering to support the National Reconnaissance Office’s (NRO) COMM Directorate, Enterprise Management Office (EMO). EMO is charged with establishing and improving systems engineering and readiness processes across the COMM enterprise and provides technical assessments and recommendations to the NRO CIO and COMM senior leadership. Tasking for this position will be focused on coordinating and conducting analyses of mission architectures to ensure they meet necessary Information Technology (IT) capability and capacity requirements, determining COMM service and infrastructure capabilities will meet future mission system and resiliency requirements, and conducting assessments of mission system readiness against COMM requirements. Tasks will frequently include leading projects, coordinating activities among other Aerospace and contractor teammates, presenting findings and recommendations, and responding to other technical support needs, as required. This position requires 100% on site work in Chantilly, VA

Requirements

This position requires the ability to have and maintain a current and active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
A bachelor's degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related technical field from a recognized institution
10 or more years of relevant experience
Experience developing and analyzing technical roadmaps and architectures, preferably in space system or enterprise IT service environments
Experience providing engineering solutions, technical analysis, impact assessments, tradeoffs, and market research, preferably in enterprise IT service environments
Hands-onexperience using and/or researching tools and platforms for developing enterprise architectures
Background integrating enterprise-level program requirements, schedules, deliveries, and budget plans
Experience developing and reviewing key acquisition artifacts in both the pre-acquisition phase and during contract execution
Ability to communicate complex information through written reports, verbal presentation, and one-on-one interactions

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related technical field from a recognized institution
Direct experience developing IC or NRO mission, system, or technology architectures
Experience implementing Model Based Systems Engineering frameworks and solutions
Direct experience or familiarization with COMM service domain technologies
Certifications in Enterprise Architecture and/or Systems Engineering
Demonstrated initiative and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, company leadership, and matrixed engineering staff

Responsibilities

Analyze in-development mission system architectures to ensure IC compliance and alignment across DNI, NRO/CIO, and NRO Program Office equities as those architectures mature
Guide EMO in mission partner outreach activities; assist in architectures analyses to match the capabilities/capacities of COMM services with mission requirements
Apply specific technical knowledge in one or more COMM service domains (Networks, Transport, Hosting, Desktop, Cyber Security) in the comprehensive analysis of future space mission, ground system, and data architectures to determine the necessary COMM service and infrastructure capabilities required to support those architectures
Assist COMM in technical, financial, and acquisition planning of IT service and infrastructure capabilities to support the development of next generation COMM architectures, facilitate delivery of mission systems, and meet resiliency requirements
Apply systems engineering expertise to assist EMO in performing independent assessments of mission system readiness; planning and executing readiness events for internal and external mission partners; and assisting partners through NRO- and IC-level readiness processes
Act as lead technical expert in both internal and external customer forums; accurately represent customer and management perspectives as necessary
Leverage the Aerospace ETG and Program Office "backplane" to collaborate across Group, Office, and Directorate boundaries to promote and ensure clean interfaces between internal and external customers
Identify and lead matrixed Aerospace engineering staff and project teams for specified projects and studies; act as spokesperson for the team when presenting observations, results, 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