Senior Space Systems 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.

Job Summary

The Systems Engineering Division (SED) provides unmatched experience in systems engineering to the U.S. government and to numerous public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced application of space technology. From systems architecture development to system analysis and optimization, astrodynamics, orbital debris, navigation, failure analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED exploits an incredibly broad array of engineering and business disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs and national challenges.

The Acquisition Planning and Decision Analytics (APDA) Department is seeking a Sr Space Systems Engineer to join a diverse, innovative, and highly productive team of acquisition, systems, digital, and data engineering professionals. This growing, geographically distributed department supports a wide range of customers in the National Security, Civil and Commercial, and International Space Communities. APDA applies deep technical acquisition & systems engineering expertise and data-driven capability enablers to improve decision making to form a sound basis for space, ground, and launch system program acquisition lifecycle activities.

Work Model: This is a Retiree Casual position at the El Segundo, CA campus.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide technical leadership in systems engineering to support requirements gathering, concept development, and analysis of alternatives
• Guide the front-end systems engineering and integration functions that span a mission enterprise
• Perform objective analysis of systems-of-systems, space, ground, launch, or Command and Control (C2) systems
• Design solutions to complex problems by interfacing and collaborating with industry leaders and subject matter experts
• Strengthen programs by performing independent program assessments
• Improve acquisition, systems engineering, and operational outcomes by developing innovative, fit-to-need approaches with supporting analytical planning products
• Balance and actively contribute to multiple work assignments

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant STEM field from an accredited program
• 12 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments
• Demonstrated experience leading and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, maintaining effective working relationships among various Aerospace, customer, and contractor organizations
• Exhibits exceptionally high level of innovation, creativeness, and initiative
• Demonstrated ability to optimally present complex technical material to customers
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and able to manage and perform multiple simultaneous tasks in a dynamic environment
• Willing to travel as necessary for work assignments
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) security clearance, 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:

• Advanced degree from an accredited program in an applicable field
• Operational experience linking strategic objectives with tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Experience applying model-based systems engineering, digital engineering, or concurrent engineering methods and tools to a major acquisition program
• Experience with modern development methodologies, rapid prototyping / fielding (Middle Tier Acquisition)
• Experience providing technical risk assessments
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Engineering and Technical Management Certification or other relevant certification
• An active Top Secret/SCI with Poly, which is issued by the U.S. government

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)
$155,900.00 - $233,900.00

Pay Basis: Hourly

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 .