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.
As part of the Space Enterprise and Warfighting Division, the Space
Warfighting Directorate provides high-quality analytical support to the US
Space Force's Space Operations Command (SpOC), Space Training and
Readiness Command (STARCOM), and United States Space Forces - Space
(S4S) Field Commands, advising the Government on the design,
performance, operational employment and resilience of current and future
space forces to integrate into the joint fight and win the next war. We are
seeking an experienced and highly motivated Sr. Systems Engineer (Senior
Project Engineer - Systems Engineering - Acquisition and Systems
Engineering) to support the Combat Power and Battle Management Command,
Control and Communications Directorates at Headquarters Space Operations
Command (SpOC). The successful candidate will be able to provide
experience-based technical expertise and trusted counsel to SpOC senior
leadership on all aspects of the USSF space combat power portfolio.
Work Model: This position requires 100% on site work at Peterson Space
Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO
What You'll Be Doing
Providing trusted technical counsel to SpOC senior leadership on all aspects
of space combat power, C2 and battle management systems from initial
concept, force design and requirements, programming, development,
testing, operations, and sustainment
Solving the customers hardest problems in the development, fielding,
planning, integration, and operational employment of new space combat
power capabilities
Provide the customer with technical assessments of system design, process
integrity, and schedule confidence for missions with rapid acquisition
timeline
Advise the customer and aid in the integration of the space combat power
mission with enterprise-level operational command and control (C2) and
battle management capabilities
Support Space Force Generation (SPAFORGEN) and other activities to assess
the readiness of space combat forces for presentation to joint warfighting
commands
Work with mixed government, SE&I, and FFRDC teams in architecture,
strategy, and systems engineering projects and tasks
Deliver high quality technical products in a timely manner
Exemplify Aerospace corporate values of objectivity and integrity when serving
as a trusted agent to our government customers
What You Need to be Successful - (Senior Project Engineer - Systems
Engineering - Acquisition and Systems Engineering)
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor'sdegree in engineering, physics, mathematics or other relevant
technical discipline
Twelve or more years of increasingly responsible relevant professional
engineering experience supporting National Security Space (NSS) missions
An operational background in electronic warfare, orbital warfare, space
domain awareness, and cyber mission areas
Familiarity with space tactical mission operations, operational-level
command and control, and battle management
Proven ability to establish and maintain trusted relationships with government
customers and key stakeholders under minimal supervision
Experience with the elements and processes associated with a government system
acquisition lifecycle as well as the Planning, Programming, Budget and
Execution (PPBE) processes
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for
interactions at all levels of corporate and government leadership
This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance and
additional special accesses, which are issued by the US government. U.S
citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Ability to travel domestically, with some international travel possible
How You Can Stand Out
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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,
age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical