Nuclear Nonproliferation Project Engineer

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.

We are seeking a Nuclear Nonproliferation Project Engineer/Leader to support the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation R&D (DNN R&D) and support a team working directly to address some of DNN's hardest problems. You will provide expertise and support for DNN R&D's technical projects/programs to include capturing technical program/project management best practices and providing analysis of dependencies across multiple inter-related technical projects. Leveraging system engineering and integration (SE&I) expertise, you will assist DNN R&D in assessing performance, risk, and future needs to improve program performance and accountability. Your work will be instrumental in creating an environment of transparency and collaboration between DNN R&D researchers and operational users.

Work Model

This is a full-time position based in Albuquerque, NM, Crystal City, VA, Chantilly, VA or El Segundo, CA, offering a hybrid work model that combines 3-4 regular onsite workdays and hybrid flexibility as the business needs allow.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support a portfolio of high-impact projects, engaging with other experts across multiple disciplines to explore innovative enterprise solutions to critical national missions
• Design technical methods to collect, analyze, and visualize data for customer needs
• Develop processes and metrics to measure program progress and assess utility and efficacy of actions taken to improve competencies
• Work closely with the Aerospace DNN team as a programmatic and technical consultant to identify and assess issues, concerns, challenges, and solutions relevant to nonproliferation portfolio programs
• Advance related DNN R&D mission areas by assessing, analyzing, and reporting findings
• Leverage Aerospace's SME population to bring state of the art tools and approaches to the technical and systems engineering challenges of the program
• Work as a contributing member with the Aerospace team to develop approaches and processes that will result in institutionalizing transition processes from research to operations.
• Represent the Aerospace Corporation to customers in both the NNSA and the Department of Defense (DoD) at various working and management levels

What You Need to be Successful - Project Engineer - Technical Project Management

Minimum requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline
• 6 or more years of relevant experience in Technical Project Management, Physics, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience working with U.S. government agencies such as DoD or DOE/NNSA/DNN
• Experience in the analysis, development, acquisition, and testing of hardware systems
• Desire to support major program acquisition and R&D operations for the NNSA
• Willingness to travel and support customer needs as required
• Demonstrated competency in interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Project Leader - Technical Project Management include :

• 8 or more years of relevant experience in Technical Project Management, Physics, Engineering, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage efforts
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently deliver analysis and insights using compelling data visualizations to broad audiences from data that is often large, unstructured, or unprocessed

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Geophysics, or related technical discipline
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
• Demonstrated support to the Nuclear Nonproliferation enterprise
• Experience supporting the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC)
• Space-based systems experience
• Work supporting major program acquisition and/or operations for the IC or DoD
• Current and active Top Secret/SCI or DOE Q security clearance

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)
$117,300 - $181,100

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

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 various 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 employer. 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 peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal , as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .