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.
Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD)staff couple the latest in
information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds,
containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and
visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software
architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial
Intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver
responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our
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Join us as an Space Missions Systems Engineer - (Systems Engineering) on
the C3 Engineering and Operations Department team at The Aerospace
Corporation! Focusing on the applications of these technologies, the
Command, Control, and Communications (C3) Engineering & Operations
Department (CEOD) staff provide operationally-focused engineering
solutions for space enterprise C3 systems, missions, and processes in
support of these We deliver systems engineering support for missions and C2
system development; lead system and software test planning and execution
campaigns; support ground system and architecture improvement efforts;
influence future electronic warfare, space data transport (SDT),
command and control (C2), and missile warning investments; provide
operational C2 expertise for future systems; and, provide technical and
operational experience with fielded space systems and real missions. Do you
want to have a positive impact on the present and future space enterprise?
Work Model
Hybrid: This position will be a hybrid work model and offer partially remote
with mostly onsite work required in Colorado Springs, CO as the business
needs allow.
What You'll Be Doing
Advising customers like Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM),
Space Systems Command (SSC), and Space Warfighting Analysis Center
(SWAC) on technical and analytical approaches, force design, systems
engineering, development, and acceptance, accreditation, and
integration of systems and capabilities for customers.
Integrating capabilities delivered from the Operational Test and Training
Infrastructure (OTTI) PEO.
Reviewing and validating that system requirements are effectively implemented
throughout the system design; ensuring requirements across different systems
with the System of Systems meet the overall objectives.
Assessing and providing feedback on essential documents, i.e.,
requirements to design alignments, verification & validation, test
plans, test procedures, etc.
Overseeing the integration of multiple, interconnected systems to ensure it
evolves coherently and operates as designed as a whole.
Developing analytic plans and defining analytic tasks needed to understand
missile warning mission needs and refine force designs.
Analyzing mission data flows supporting closure of missile warning and missile
tracking strategic and theater kill chains from sensor to shooter to include
data formats, latencies, and system connections.
Helping modernize ground systems and architectures for the future space
enterprise.
Working across space mission and program boundaries to identify common program
challenges and risks, provide enterprise recommendations, and lead issues
to closure.
Identifying needed expertise and building analytic teams from Aerospace
Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) technical specialists to address
customers' key technical hard questions and challenges through data driven
analysis.
Working closely and effectively with external partners in integrated product
teams that include government, contractor, and FFRDC members as an
architectural thinker and thought leader.
Communicating effectively with all levels of corporate management through
timely reporting of technical issues and recommendations.
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for the Engineering Specialist - Systems Engineering
Bachelors degree in from a recognized institution in engineering,
mathematics, or technical science.
8 years of experience in systems engineering, missile warning systems
operations, or developing and analyzing missile warning systems.
Familiarity with missile warning and missile defense.
Familiarity with SSC, STARCOM, and SWAC... For full info follow
application link.
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
