Aerospace Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or another related technical discipline.
• Typically, at least 8 years of increasingly responsible experience in systems engineering or other space-related engineering disciplines.
• Experience in systems engineering, enterprise systems engineering, model-based systems engineering, and/or digital engineering.
• Familiarity with MBSE modeling languages such as SysML and tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler and SparX Enterprise Architecture.
• Experience with architecture frameworks such as DoDAF or UAF.
• Initiative, flexibility, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral communication, and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Availability and willingness to travel domestically approximately 5–10%.
• Active TS//SCI security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or another related technical discipline.
• Experience and familiarity with the systems engineering life cycle.
• Experience in strategic roadmapping, integrated planning, and/or integrated master schedules.
• Experience with DoW systems engineering and programmatic processes, methods, tools, and personnel.
• Demonstrated leadership of broad multidisciplinary teams conducting technical evaluations of complex systems; cost, schedule, and risk analysis; portfolio-level trade studies; and requirements development.
• Experience with or working knowledge of the Aerospace Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) span of technical capabilities and organizational construct.
• Experience briefing senior Government leaders at the General Officer and/or SES/SIS level.

Responsibilities

• Drive enterprise architecture, system-of-systems engineering, and strategic planning for portfolio-level missions and future landscapes.
• Develop portfolio-level models and roadmaps to support informed, data-driven decisions on complex, cross-organizational challenges.
• Bridge government organizations, internal strategic initiatives, and commercial partners to develop cohesive enterprise-level solutions.
• Develop innovative approaches to mission-critical problems.
• Lead high-impact studies addressing complex technical challenges and provide actionable recommendations to senior leaders and customers.
• Provide enterprise engineering and analytical support in portfolio management, digital engineering, and systems engineering across defense, intelligence, and civil government domains.
• Identify and develop capabilities and enhancements that advance customer programs and architectures.
• Use Aerospace technical capabilities to deliver solutions tailored to customer-specific needs.
• Work with Aerospace program office personnel and government customers to lead and execute strategic projects.
• Provide ongoing technical consultation and strategic advice to program offices, government customers, and contractors.
• Mentor and develop early-career staff.
• Travel domestically as required, approximately 5–10%.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options, where applicable.
• 401(k) plan with company-paid contributions 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.