NNSA Defense Programs Engineer - Digital SE&I Leader

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a seasoned NNSA Defense Programs Engineer to provide expert systems engineering and integration leadership. This full‑time role supports NNSA defense programs with program reviews, architecture analyses, and digital engineering implementations.

Based in multiple U.S. locations including El Segundo, CA, the position requires at least four onsite days per week and occasional travel. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related technical field.
• 8 years of progressive systems engineering or related experience.
• Active TS or Q clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide SE&I support to NNSA weapons modernization programs.
• Lead or participate in integrated project teams and studies.
• Apply digital engineering to improve adoption of MS/DS tools.
• Represent Aerospace to NNSA customers and leadership.

Skills

Systems engineering

Digital engineering

Project management

MBSE (SysML)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Python

JIRA/Confluence

DOORS/Jama

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a seasoned NNSA Defense Programs Engineer to provide expert systems engineering and integration leadership. This full‑time role supports NNSA defense programs with program reviews, architecture analyses, and digital engineering implementations.

Based in multiple U.S. locations including El Segundo, CA, the position requires at least four onsite days per week and occasional travel. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.