Senior Space RCO Systems Engineer - On-Site at Kirtland

The Aerospace Corporation; Kirtland (NM); On-site; USD 151,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Paid holidays, sick time, vacation

Telework options

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer to support the Space Rapid Capabilities Office at Kirtland AFB. You’ll participate in all phases of the system lifecycle to ensure an operationally dominant space capability is delivered rapidly and reliably.

Requirements include a BS in engineering/science, 12+ years in systems engineering or related fields, strong leadership and communication skills, and a current TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility. Travel 10–25% is expected.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences.
• 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering, program management, or related fields.
• Ability to form and lead teams.
• Experience in a dynamic Program Office with government, FFRDC, and SETA personnel.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Travel is required (10-25%).
• Current TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility; U.S. citizenship.
• Leadership Competency Model elements: leading change, operating strategically, fostering innovation, delivering results, and engaging with impact.

Responsibilities

• Support program reviews, design, development, test, and transition to operations.
• Act as principal technical representative directly supporting Program Manager (O-5).
• Understand and ensure implementation of requirements for system design, mission concept of operations, prototype and test, initial checkout, operations, and operational transition support.
• Provide mission assurance and assist with integration efforts.
• Witness critical test efforts, verifying procedures and plans are followed appropriately.
• Support integration and test anomaly investigations, providing key expertise in protecting schedule, cost, and hardware.
• Identify risk areas and mitigation efforts to meet mission objectives.
• Represent SpRCO’s interest in Aerospace backplane communications.
• Solicit and oversee subject matter experts from the Aerospace Engineering Technical Group (ETG) to employ their expertise on critical problems.
• Work closely with members of a diverse team of military, government civilians, prime contractors, SE&I contractors, FFRDCs and National Laboratories.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Communication skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

Program management

Education

BS degree in engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences

12+ years of relevant experience

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer to support the Space Rapid Capabilities Office at Kirtland AFB. You’ll participate in all phases of the system lifecycle to ensure an operationally dominant space capability is delivered rapidly and reliably.

Requirements include a BS in engineering/science, 12+ years in systems engineering or related fields, strong leadership and communication skills, and a current TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility. Travel 10–25% is expected.