Enterprise Systems Engineer & Portfolio Architect

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or related technical discipline.
• Typically 8 years of experience in systems engineering or space-related engineering.
• Experience in systems engineering, enterprise systems engineering, model-based systems engineering, and/or digital engineering.
• Familiar with MBSE modeling languages (SysML) and tools (Cameo, SparX).
• Experience with DoDAF or UAF frameworks; security clearance TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise architecture, system-of-systems engineering, and portfolio-level planning.
• Develop portfolio models and roadmaps for data-driven decisions.
• Bridge government organizations, internal initiatives, and partners to create cohesive solutions.
• Lead high-impact studies and deliver actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Provide engineering and analytic support across defense, intelligence, and civil domains.
• Identify new capabilities to advance customer programs and architectures.
• Collaborate with program offices and government customers on strategic projects.
• Mentor junior staff and travel domestically as needed.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

System-of-systems engineering

MBSE / SysML

Data-driven decision support

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science or related field

Tools

SysML

Cameo Systems Modeler

SparX Enterprise Architect

DoDAF/UAF guidance

Job description

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.