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.
Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to
senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, development
planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help
shape the future space missions across the national security space (NSS)
enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major
customers, including US Space Force, U.S Space Command, Air Force
Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides
a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise,
maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal,
matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. DSG also assists the Space
Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design,
acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground
control
As a Missile Warning, Tracking, Defense System of Systems Test Engineer in
the Space Based Sensing Division, you will provide system test support to
the SSC Space Sensing Directorate Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR)
programs.
Work Model
This position has a hybrid work arrangement and based in El Segundo, CA or
Aurora, CO. The position has an estimate of 3 days week of in-office work
but depends on the needs of the customer.
What You'll Be Doing
Provide the Government with system test expertise and apply disciplined system
test methods, processes, and tools to enable the effective system testing
within the Missile Warning/Tracking/Defense Enterprise
Participate in program status assessments and independent risk assessments
that inform Government and Aerospace management of perceived system test
issues and recommend courses of action
Contribute to the Government's oversight of and insight for contractor
system test strategies and detailed planning for their system functional and
performance testing for the ground, space, and combined ground-space
capabilities
Prepare briefings and reports to provide status and recommendations to the
Government and Aerospace management on the technical assessments and analyses
performed by Aerospace to support the system test process
Interact regularly with Government teams, development contractors, and
other collaborators across the Missile Warning/Tracking/Defense Enterprise
Define critical system test decision points and milestones/events to ensure
the successful transitioning of system capabilities from development to
operations
Contribute to the building of a MW/MT/MD enterprise test team to make an
organizational/operational impact
Support the recently established Missile Warning Integrated Test Force
(ITF) activities related to the SSC Space Sensing Directorate programs
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
Minimum of 12 years of related professional engineering/scientific
experience with at least 8 years of current space system test experience with
national security space systems
Significant involvement in and understanding of Overhead Persistent Infrared
(OPIR) Missile Warning, Missile Tracking, Missile Defense mission areas
Extensive experience with enterprise/system requirements and lower-level
requirements that will support verification/sell-off of higher-level
requirements
Strong foundational background/expertise in MW/MD/MT test planning and
execution and evaluation of operational suitability, effectiveness, and
survivability
This position requires a current Secret security clearance, which is issued
by the US Government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security
clearance.
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
Capability to travel (mainly California and Colorado)
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Advanced degree in a STEM area
A current Top Secret/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US
Government
Knowledge of Digital Engineering concepts and Model Based Systems Engineering
tools and techniques
Demonstrated capability to work in a highly dynamic program office environment
with a mix of Government, FFRDC and SETA personnel
We offer a competitive compensation package where... For full info follow
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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,