Senior 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.
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 United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO) is responsible for integrating systems across the National Security Space Enterprise to deliver multi-domain warfighter effects.
The Aerospace Corporation's Space Systems Architecture Division (SSAD) delivers the technical expertise to enable this integration. SSAD is charged with evaluating the existing space architectures and system capabilities, conducting analysis to show how those systems contribute towards closure of mission threads and kill chains, and identifying technical solutions that contribute to an overall resilient and effective Space Enterprise. Our team works across the enterprise of government agencies to understand existing and planned systems, to inform the scope of additional capability needs and solutions to support the warfighter.
Work Model
This is an on-site position at El Segundo, California.
What You'll Be Doing

• Providing Aerospace support to the Space Systems Command architecture studies and end-to-end system integration across programs, with a focus on delivering warfighter effects
• Supporting efforts related to the Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC) Force Designs and Assessment and Alternatives, and integrating Aerospace analyses and products with SWAC objectives
• Providing technical assessments of space systems-of-systems architectures that contribute to the closure of kill and effects chains
• Developing Mission Threads and Kill Chain Models to establish clear mapping of mission elements to warfighter impact; interfacing with a diverse set of operational military users to integrate scenarios into Mission Threads and Kill Chain Models
• Interfacing with engagement with organizations across SSC and external organizations, including the U.S. Space Force, Navy, Army, Air Force, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), National Reconnaissance Organization (NRO), Space Development Agency (SDA), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and commercial entities, to develop a synergistic approach to future architecture development that addresses Enterprise-level needs
• Providing technical inputs and implementation options to support annual Space Force funding and technology development processes
• Supporting Systems Engineering processes, document and architecture development, and other Systems Engineering tasks as assigned

This position is available as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer
What You Need to be Successful - Project Engineer
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM Field or closely related technical field
• Eight years of related professional experience in scientific or engineering positions
• Experience with Systems Engineering including design and architecting of space- and ground-based solutions
• Current TS/SCI security clearance issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
• Willing to travel periodically, as needed

What You Need to be Successful - Senior Project Engineer
Minimum Requirements:

• Twelve years of related professional experience in scientific or engineering positions
• Four or more years of experience with Systems Engineering, design and architecting of solutions for ISR and communications systems
• Broad experience in engineering and technical roles, including demonstrated experience with coordination of broad and diverse technical teams
• Demonstrated experience working with operational users to develop an integrated and prioritized set of capability needs for space-based architectures
• Current TS/SCI security clearance issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
• Same requirements as above

How You Can Stand Out
It would be great if you had one or more of these:

• Extensive experience in optical and radar remote sensing techniques for TacISR applications and additional mission areas
• Experience in engagement with operational Combatant Command (COCOM) to understand operational user scenarios and development of mission threads/kill chain models
• Demonstrated leadership with machine learning/artificial intelligence (ML/AI), trusted AI, and applications for traditional mission areas
• Experience with and established relationships with Aerospace SSC and intelligence customers and understanding of unique and common customer problems
• Track record with and knowledge of the landscape of technologies and existing systems to leverage in support of transport and exploitation of data, such as the Unified Data Library (UDL), Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2), MeshOne-T, and government and commercial cloud-based solutions
• Space acquisition policies and processes experience
• Work with digital engineering, MBSE, or architecture processes and tools
• Current SAP clearances

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 - Mid - Max)
$103,300 - $151,025 - $210,900
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 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.