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 Description
The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The divisionleveragesa broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.
The Mission Engineering Department(MED)provides technicalexpertiseand leadership in mission engineering methods, processes, and tools to a broad range of customers, includingDoD,NSS, NASA, NOAA, NNSA, and others. Members of the Mission Engineering Department evaluate and assess customer mission-integration needs and/or challenges, develop end-to-end mission threads, andprovidetimelyadvice, make recommendations to enterprise leaders on risks, issues, and gaps, and develop recommended solutions to enable desired mission outcomes.MEDapplies the mission-engineering tradecraft tocharacterize,build,and analyze end-to-end effects-chains.
Engineering Specialists/ SeniorEngineering Specialiststypically serve as technical authority, consultant, primary investigator, or team leader on one or more projects. They leadand/or organize interfaces between customers' and Aerospace technical and management staff, coordinate large-scale technical efforts across program/project lines, mentor and serve as role models for junior staff.
Work Model
This isafull-time,on-siteposition basedin one of ourAerospaceoffices. (Chantilly, VA /Colorado Springs, CO/ El Segundo, CA)
WhatYou'llBe Doing
Design and develop system of systems and enterprise engineering MBSE models and mission engineering principles to capture end-to-end mission threads
Develop and integrate analytical methods and tools to evaluate program and mission strategic concepts to influence solution conceptual designs for performance, risk, and resilience to disruptive events or threats
Lead development of architecture for modeling, simulation, and data tools and their interactions, defining concepts of operations and use cases, and overseeing implementation to ensure that intendedobjectivesare met
Lead and develop models and analysis toidentifyrisksinnew capabilities. The analysis will include strategic assessments, operations, resources, networks, anddata across the national security space enterprise. The recommendations will inform customer decisions on priorities, funding, requirements, and resourcing for organizations, systems, and training
Lead project teamscomprisingAerospace, customer, and contractor personnel on multiple concurrent projects to elicit andidentifyneeds, requirements, and constraints for studies and marshal technicalexpertisein multiple technical disciplines and domains to enable concurrent engineering approaches
Mentor early career and experienced staff, serving as a role model and technical advisor to an exceptionally talented and highly motivated cadre of mission engineers to develop department capabilities and meet emergingdemandsfor departmentexpertise
What You Need to be Successful
MinimumRequirements forMEDEngineering Specialist:
PhD in Physics or similar STEM degree (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
0-1 year of industry experience
Experience or knowledge inspace, intelligence, and/or defense domains
Knowledge or experience in engineering and analytic capabilities such as Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or modeling and simulation.
Experience or knowledge with project planning and team leadership
Time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and to organize and lead cross-functional, cross-organizational teams to execute studies and assessments
Willing to travel domestically
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship isrequiredto obtaina securityclearance
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How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if youhaveone or more of these:
TS/SCI Active Clearance
Demonstrated success in organizing and leading cross-functional, cross-organizational teams to execute studies and assessments and generate quality products
Hands-on experience with system or enterprise modeling in the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), or Unified Profile forDoDAFand MODAF (UPDM)
Experience working closely with key Aerospace customer agencies in the defense and intelligence community, including strong knowledge of their domain and strong professional networksranging from operations, requirements, resourcing, acquisitions,testand training
Experience working large, complex issues and the ability to break down problems into meaningful steps, assigning the tasks to ateamand ensuring the team provides the requisite deliverables on time
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)
$125,000.00 - $140,000.00
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
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 wo
