• Job Description

  Req#: R008734

  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.

  At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

  The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community 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.

  Imagery Programs Division’s (IPD) Reconnaissance Systems (RS) Office is looking for a leader to with an understanding of space vehicle and space architecture system engineering, mission and quality assurance, mission engineering functions (architecture performance analysis, system architecting, future requirements development), mission operations (operations support, space-ground engineering), and space resiliency engineering. This role will lead a team supporting the mission system engineering function for a major system acquisition and help field a capability critical to the national space defense architecture.

  This position requires 100% in person work in Chantilly, VA

  What You’ll Be Doing

  • Establishing organization objectives to achieve scope, growing and developing the Aerospace team as needed, assigning staff functional responsibilities, and participating with Aerospace management team in budget and resource planning and allocation
  • Leading team in space vehicle level requirements trades and sell-off, program engagement in space enterprise level testing, and mission performance analyses
  • Managing parts, materials, processes, mission assurance, and quality assurance program functions
  • Coordinating Aerospace team involvement in and support to space-to-ground interface development and validation
  • Supporting resiliency requirements and capability development to meet mission needs
  • Guiding team engagement in support of baseline operational mission and supporting initiation of next generation mission operations

  
  What You Need to be Successful

  Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
  • Twelve or more years of space system acquisition or systems engineering experience that includes technical leadership
  • Understanding of and experience working with a matrixed engineering organization.
  • Experience with space system engineering-related processes with in-depth knowledge of one or more technical engineering areas.
  • End-to-end knowledge of space system operations
  • Program Office experience working directly with contractors and government customers.
  • This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

  How You Can Stand Out

  It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

  • Advanced degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
  • Broad experience in all phases of the space system enterprise, from requirements specification through development, manufacturing, testing, verification, launch, and on-orbit operations
  • Experience across all elements of the space system enterprise: System engineering, ground, space vehicle, launch, supporting functions
  • Experience with personnel and project management, team-building, allocating resources, and mentoring
  • Experience working with national security space customers
  • Familiarity with government acquisition practices for Major System Acquisitions (MSAs)

  Ways We Reward Our Employees

  During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

  Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

  • 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

  We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

  Equal Opportunity Commitment

  The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .

• About the company

  The Aerospace Corporation is an American California nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center headquartered in El Segundo, California.

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