Multi-INT Systems Integration 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.

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.

The Advanced Mission Integration Division is adding a Multi-INT Systems Integration Engineer (Senior Project Engineer - Multi-Disciplinary Engineering) to evaluate and advise on the requirements, testing and employment of a Joint Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) simulation and tool. An additional role is to assist the government customer to engage with DoD, IC and commercial data providers to enable multi-int sensor data sharing.

Work Model

This is a full-time position based in Chantilly, VA, which requires 100% onsite work.

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as a trusted advisor on agile software development and acquisition processes for a JLVC tool used in Service and Combatant Commander exercises.
• Apply knowledge of space and ground enterprise to facilitate technical exchanges with Services on standards development and implementation to optimize sensor usage for cooperative operations.
• Lead engineering assessments with company subject matter experts in modeling and simulation, information systems, and mission payload data.
• Work in a government program office and contribute to group efforts.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements Senior Project Engineer - Multi-Disciplinary Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or an appropriate technical discipline
• Minimum 10 years of progressively more responsible experience
• Experience working with the DoD and/or IC to develop, design, and or test air, ground or space systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of agile software development and verification & validation processes.
• Experience in government program management environments, including the ability to work all phases of design and system acquisition.
• Working knowledge of DoD and IC national and tactical sensors.
• Willing to travel d omestically approx. up to 10% of the time for CONUS exercises.
• This position requires a current and active TS/SBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the U.S. 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:

• Expertise in the Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination process as an intelligence analyst (strike warfare, operational, geospatial, or all-source).
• Knowledge of Joint Interface Control Documents to enable sensors to tie unto a sensing grid.
• Demonstrated knowledge of space, ground architecture; and the following warfighter integration tools: THRESHER and FADE.

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 .