Muti-domain Awareness Systems 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.

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.

Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.

The International Programs (IP) team’s mission is to collaborate with international governments, industry, and other U.S. Government departments and agencies on space systems development and acquisition. Through close coordination with key U.S. departments and agencies, the IP team brings space systems expertise to develop space cooperation with international partners and commercial entities that enhances the U.S. DoD space architecture's effectiveness and resiliency. As a Systems Engineer, you will provide leadership to a technical team, coordinate with counterpart organizations, management, and customers, to achieve the stated mission.

This position will be primarily 100% on-site located in El Segundo, CA. Occasional hybrid option depending on mission/customer needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead a technical International Program team to develop international space security cooperation partnerships, Foreign Military Sales Cases (FMS) in close coordination with Space Systems Command (SSC) Program Offices and program offices.
• Facilitate and drive discussions between US stakeholders to design and acquire space systems that are interoperable and complementary to the US DoD space war-fighting capabilities and architecture.
• Provide technical authority and recommendations to USG customers on identifying and developing international partnerships and agreements including, FMS, to integrate into US DoD space systems architecture
• Apply technical expertise and leadership skills for allied acquisition efforts to lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and facilitate collaboration across various Aerospace and USG organizations, the SSC programs of record, and allied governments
• Advise and mentor others regarding directives, policies, and regulations for government international agreements.
• Develop technical requirements that will be used to build Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposals (RFP) to Industry.
  
  

This position is available as a Project Engineer or Sr. Project Engineer

Minimum Requirements

What You Need to be Successful

Project Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in applicable STEM areas.
• At least 6 years of increasing responsibility and applicable experience in engineering and technical roles.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with proven ability to maintain effective working relationships. with contractors, industry professionals, government customers, and technical staff.
• Ability to work closely with senior government management and guide senior leaders on space systems acquisition, design, or production through engineering presentations, informal discussions, and courses of action decisions.
• Experience in space systems engineering, acquisition, design, test, and production.
• Possess initiative, persistence, and ability to self-organize and accomplish work that meets aggressive timelines.
• Willing to travel domestically/internationally approximately 25%.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
  
  

Sr. Project Engineer

Same requirements as a Project Engineer noted above, in addition to:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in applicable STEM areas.
• At least 10 or more years of related, proven technical expertise.
• Working with or developing SATCOM and space-based missile defense sensing technologies
• Confirmed acquisition and operational experience with SSC SATCOM, Space Sensing mission, Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Combat Power (CP) mission areas.
• Foreign Military Sales experience identifying requirements and navigating through the acquisition process.
  
  

How You Can Stand Out

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

Project Engineer or Sr. Project Engineer

• Masters or PhD degree from an accredited program in applicable STEM areas.
• Previous acquisition and/or technical experience with U.S. and Allied systems in one or more mission areas, such as MILSATCOM, Launch, Space Domain Awareness, Space Command, and Control, Tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance.
• Previous experience in space systems architecture development or analysis.
• Previous experience in working the Arms Export Control Act, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), export control, technology transfer, Foreign Military Sales, and foreign disclosure matters.
• Previous experience in developing international armaments cooperation partnerships, agreements, and foreign military sales.
• Previous experience working with allied governments, other U.S. government agencies, academia, and industry.
• Previous experience with system requirements development and commercial SATCOM efforts.
• Program office experience preferred.
• Current/ Active TS/SCI clearance
  
  

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 - Mid - Max)

$103,300 - $152,100 - $200,900

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
  
  

We are all unique, from diverse 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/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 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 ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.