Cross-Mission Resiliency M&S Project Leader

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.

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 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-enabled mission effects.

The Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department (CMED) in the Integrated Performance Subdivision leads integration and application of modeling and simulation capabilities and modern analysis workflows to support end-to-end effects chain analysis and space and space-enabled campaign modeling. As a member of CMED, you will provide technical capabilities to support our customers in modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of space, air, and ground-based systems of systems to investigate architecture and concept of operations (CONOPS) performance in nominal and contested operating environments. MS&A focus areas include agent-based modeling, red vs blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, killchain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and command and control (C2) evaluation. We support a variety of customers with multifaceted program portfolios, and we are looking for curious and innovative teammates to help us address our customers’ hardest problems! 

Work Model:

This is a full-time, 100% onsite position located in Chantilly, VA.

What You’ll Be Doing  

• Act as an integration leader and spokesperson for the Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department, coordinating across multiple Aerospace program offices to connect customer requirements with Aerospace capabilities and to identify opportunities for new partnerships. 
• Work closely with our cross-mission resiliency focused program offices and customers to translate their program needs into modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks. 
• Independently coordinate and lead multiple department projects for our program offices to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent team deliveries. 
• Use and contribute to the development of in-house and commercial- and government-off-the-shelf engineering analysis tools and analysis products. 
• Collaborate across technical organizations to achieve optimal solutions and efficiencies. 
• Develop and present briefings and reports for program offices and customers. 
• Mentor junior staff members on technical and professional development subjects and contribute to a learning environment where it is encouraged to share ideas and feedback. 
• Hold self and team accountable for results and remove barriers for teams to achieve objectives. 
• Travel occasionally as required.  

What You Need to be Successful – Project Leader - Modeling & Simulation Engineering  

Minimum Requirements:  

• Bachelor's degree in in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, or software), computer science, physics, operations research, or closely related technical field from an accredited school.
• 6 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments.
• Technical understanding of astrodynamics, space operations, and system/architecture resiliency concepts.
• Expertise in two or more of the following: communications infrastructure, command and control (C2), space surveillance, spacecraft ground systems, multi-phenomenology remote sensing techniques, spacecraft maneuvering, threats to spacecraft, or space-driven kill-chains. 
• Experience with one or more software languages that may include Python, C++, or MATLAB. 
• Experience leading a team to accomplish an objective. 
• Ability to work on dynamic assignments and adapt to changing customer expectations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with effective oral and written communication skills.
• Current Top Secret/SCI Clearance.  

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for Senior Project Leader are:

• 10 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments.
• Technical experience working for or with an Intelligence Community (IC) or DoD organization.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience briefing senior government leaders.
• Exhibits exceptionally high level of innovation, creativeness, and initiative. 
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers.  

How You Can Stand Out  

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: 

• An advanced degree in applicable STEM areas or other relevant disciplines. 

• Proficiency with the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM).  

• Experience modeling the space domain in AFSIM and/or integrating external tools with AFSIM.  

• Knowledge of Intelligence Community, U.S. Department of Defense, and Department of the Air Force business practices and programs. 

• Current Top Secret/SCI Clearance with polygraph, and special programs access.  

• Widely recognized internally and externally by peers, management, program offices, customers, and contractors. 

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 equal opportunity 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, 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 with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.