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 Summary
The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a wide-ranging and 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.
As part of the Enterprise Design Subdivision (EDS), the Portfolio Analysis Department (PAD) drives responsive and comprehensive trades in customer portfolios. Working closely with corporate program offices PAD delivers portfolio decision insights that expand options for senior leaders and accelerates delivery of end effects. PAD integrates expertise, system analysis and design capabilities from across the corporation.
This position will follow an in-person 100% onsite work required at one of Aerospace's campuses in Chantilly, VA, Colorado Springs, CO, or El Segundo, CA.
What You'll Be Doing
Provide engineering and analytical support to government customers in the area of portfolio management and system-of-systems engineering
Interact directly with Aerospace program office personnel as well as government customers
Provide enterprise engineering and analytical support in portfolio management, digital engineering, and systems engineering across defense, intelligence, and civil government domains
Develop enterprise-level models and roadmaps that enable stakeholders to make informed, data-driven decisions on complex, cross-organizational challenges
Support the deployment or implementation of existing Aerospace tools and frameworks with government customers
Identify new capabilities and enhancements to current capabilities that will better support the customer base
Contribute to studies designed to solve new technical problems and provide new technical solutions
Take initiative to inform management of perceived technical problems and recommend courses of action
Collaborate with and work on cross-organizational teams
Occasional travel may be required
What Corporate Skills You'll Bring
Strong written and oral communication skills
Must work well in a team environment
Possess organizational, time management and project management skills
Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need
Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:
Completing a Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, math, or related technical discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months).
0 - 1 year of industry experience
Minimum GPA of 3.0or better
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse set of collaborators
Ability to function in multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments
Coursework or research experience in system architecting activities
Willing to travel (domestically/internationally) approx. 10%
This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtaina security clearance.
Transcripts required for this position
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Active security clearance
Experience in systems-of-systems (SoS)engineering and architectingand model-based system engineering (MBSE) discipline, literature, tools, and processes
Coursework or research experience in broad, multidisciplinary teams involving system design, acquisition and/or operations in one or more of the following areas: satellite systems, ground systems, launch systems, spacecraft buses, and spacecraft payloads
Prior experience with related Aerospace architecting and design capabilities (Concurrent Design Center,Portfolio Decision Support Tool, various performance, cost, and risk analysis tools, etc.)
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)
$80,000.00 - $90,000.00Pay 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 various 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
equalopportunity
employer. 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,
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