Sr. NC3 Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, MA

1d•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 seeking a Sr. NC3 Systems Engineer supporting the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) Nuclear Command, Control & Communications (NC3) Portfolio Acquisition Executive Officer and Integration Directorate (AFNWC/NC) on current and future communications systems. AFNWC is responsible for Air Force acquisition of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles, Long Range Stand-Off, nuclear weapons, and NC3.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in a STEM field.
12 or more years of industry or USAF experience
Familiarity with technical disciplines relevant to Nuclear Command, Control & Communications (terrestrial networks; line-of-sight, beyond line-of-sight and space-based communications systems; nuclear hardness & survivability, EMP effects)
National Military Command System enterprise architecture, digital engineering, open standards application, and enterprise mission analysis
Willing to travel domestically approximately 20%
This position requires an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI access with ability to obtain SAP accesses, issued by the US government.
U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Masters or Ph.D. degree from an accredited program in STEM field
Active Top Secret clearance and willingness to maintain
Experience in working with the government and contractor
Experience in working on network architecture, satellite communications system terminals, cybersecurity, cryptographic technology, modeling and simulation

Responsibilities

Capability to work independently in providing communications systems engineering expertise to AFNWC staff and leadership at Hanscom AFB
Engage with senior AFNWC leadership up to SES-level Portfolio Acquisition Executive
Primary internal interface for reach-back activities to the Engineering Technical Group (ETG) workforce located in El Segundo, CA and at other Aerospace locations as required
Provide support to development, evaluation, and validation of system level requirements
Build bridges across a diverse customer set to achieve enterprise integration and efficiency, i.e. AFNWC/NC, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), AFNWC/NI (Sentinel and Minuteman III Program Offices)
Coordinate tasks and participate in technical interchange and working group meetings along with leading design review support to the AFNWC staff
Present technical and project status briefings to management and customers
Provide mission assurance to the program helping assure the Aerospace team is applying expertise to the appropriate aspects of the program
Prepare technical reports and presentations to capture findings, and provide technical assessments and guidance to the customer
Build proactive relationships as a liaison for The Aerospace Corporation to Air Force and contractor/FFRDC personnel supporting the NC3 enterprise
Potential to broaden experience by providing support to other Nuclear Operations Division critical programs based on skill set (e.g. Sentinel)

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