Utilization Integrator

The Aerospace Corporation•Washington DC, DC

14h•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. Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors. Within Aerospace CSG, the NASA Programs Division (NPD) supports our NASA customer in all aspects of human space flight and deep space exploration program office activities. In collaboration with other agency directorates, NASA’s Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD) develops systems for Moon to Mars exploration. Within the directorate, the Strategy and Architecture Office (SAO) leads definition, documentation, and disposition of the overarching Moon to Mars architecture with buy-in from all stakeholders. The SAO Science, Technology, Utilization and Integration (STUI) team enables science and technology stakeholder engagement in developing the architecture to ensure achievement of agency Moon to Mars objectives during human exploration missions. We are looking for a Utilization Integrator (Project Engineer- Systems Engineering) to provide strategic integration to Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD) in support of Science, Technology Utilization and Integration (STUI) content across the agency. The STUI team is responsible for science coordination; integration of utilization of science, payloads, and technology across mission directorates; and aligning these efforts with NASA’s broader international partner engagement strategy. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site in Washington, D.C. located at NASA HQ, Greenbelt, MD located at Goddard Space Flight Center

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, policy or another related and relevant STEM discipline
At least 6 years of increasingly responsible professional technical and scientific policy and integration experience
Experience serving as integration leader and/or coordinator of a team of technical contributors
Knowledge and understanding of the NASA program life cycle and system integration processes and the agency’s Moon to Mars Architecture
Skilled in applying policy and strategic direction to key data products
Demonstrated experience researching and applying science and technology utilization models across multiple technical disciplines
Ability to effectively utilize oral and written communication to express technical concepts and recommendations to personnel at all technical and managerial levels
Ability to work in a quick-paced, small core team that leads technical discussions across a large technical community and influence teams across the NASA enterprise
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers
Well versed in supporting NASA’s interactions with international partners and international coordination bodies
Experience supporting NASA’s pre-formulation process, especially for projects with international contributions
Proven expertise with technical writing and communication, especially for NASA strategy, policy, and project documentation
Willingness to travel if required
This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Masters in engineering, science, policy, or a related discipline
More than 10 years of experience within government programs
Experience leading highly technical NASA teams
Familiarity with requirements development of NASA spacecraft systems
Experience performing or leading technical and programmatic tasks for NASA

Responsibilities

Lead integration and coordination activities and content related to science integration, capability integration, and utilization across ESDMD’s Strategy and Architecture Office (SAO) STUI team and the Moon to Mars (M2M) Program Office
Lead coordination and integration of NASA’s utilization goals and requirements across stakeholder communities, with an emphasis on international partners
Develop utilization integration processes and roadmaps for partners contributing to the Artemis architecture
Participate in forums for technical discussions where decisions are made related to exploration architecture, mission concepts, testing/training, requirements, and verifications
Facilitate various working groups across the stakeholder community, including developing international content and interfacing with international counterparts
Facilitate strategic planning and execution of the Utilization Coordination & Integration Group (UCIG)
Maintain multi-year utilization outlooks and timelines (ex: mission, crew, science, resources)
Maintain team schedules, which will include international participants, as well as task tracking and task completion, including integration process improvement
Establish prioritization efforts by working closely with STUI and M2M, document, integrate, and provide advocacy for prioritization outcomes
Engage in SAO and M2M PO efforts to and forums as necessary to ensure integration and coordination of content; this can include facilitation of working groups, workshops, and forums with internal and external stakeholders
Engage with directorate and agency leaders in support of international utilization
Engage directly with external stakeholders on research and analysis coordination as necessary, including international integration and engagement

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