Integrated Project Team Engineer

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 Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers’ portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems.

As an Aerospace Integrated Project Team Engineer in the Special Programs Division, Space Domain Superiority Directorate, you will serve as the Aerospace lead technical advisor to the SYD89/SYM Integrated Project Teams (IPTs). This role will experience all phases of multiple space vehicles’ life cycle: pre-ATP, procure, design, build, AI&T, launch, test, and operate; and will work with stakeholders across the national security space enterprise on a rapidly growing top priority high visibility program within the Space Combat Power portfolio.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serve as the primary technical advisor to the SYM government IPT leads on system requirements implementation and verification
• Ensure proper understanding and execution of system engineering practices ​across multiple contractors and space vehicles
• Lead the implementation of systems engineering, requirements, and test & verification/validation standard methodologies to support execution of space, ground, and operations
• Guide the definition, development, coordination, and approval of system capability and requirements documents​
• Coordinate subject matter experts and integrate inputs to deliver decision-quality technical products to corporate and customer leadership
• Ensure successful execution of systems integration efforts between space, ground, and crypto segments through technical coordination, requirements traceability, interface management, and integration planning
• Support anomaly resolution and provide technical guidance during on-orbit operations and LEOPs activities
• Provide insight to customer and Aerospace leadership on risks, issues, opportunities and associated mitigation strategies and corrective actions ​
• Be the technical lead during design reviews and other major milestones
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with customer leadership, UARCs, SETAs, other FFRDCs, capability-delivering contractors, Aerospace ETG, and other program office support organizations

What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for Project Engineer - Engineering Program Management: 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering, Math, or Science subject area
• 8 or more years of engineering experience supporting space vehicle or space payload development projects 
• Experience working with integrated multidisciplinary teams and ability to interface effectively with the Government customer and development contractors
• Strong background in Systems Engineering with demonstrated success in supporting the delivery of space systems
• Experience with anomaly resolution
• Broad familiarity with Space Force Organizations
• This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance, and the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearances, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. 
• Willingness to travel 10-15% of the time

In addition to the above, the Minimum Requirements for Sr. Project Engineer - Engineering Program Management include: 

• 12 or more years of engineering experience supporting space vehicle or space payload development projects 
• Track record of leading integrated multidisciplinary teams and ability to interface effectively with the Government customer and development contractors
• Demonstrated ability to leverage Aerospace ETG to deliver multidisciplinary studies, technical reports, and rapid analyses
• Background in providing mentorship to junior level team members

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How You Can Stand Out  
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: 

• Advanced degree(s) in relevant Engineering, Math, or Science subject area
• Prior experience in leadership or IPT roles
• Experience in space systems, space technology development, DoD acquisition processes and/or activities related to do no harm, and multi-manifest integrated payload stacks
• An understanding of the Adaptive/Agile Mission Assurance approach
• Experience with assembly, integration and test
• Previous program office experience working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Positive attitude, ability to remain calm under pressure, and skill in being honest with leadership in a constructive, non-confrontational manner
• Proven ability to work in a high-pressure environment with constantly evolving priorities
• Previous experience working in SAP/SAR environments/programs

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)

$131,400.00 - $240,500.00Pay 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 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.