Senior Space Systems Engineering & Integration Leader

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

401(k) Plan with company contributions

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Sr. Space Vehicle Engineering and Integration Leader to drive technical solution delivery in Chantilly, VA—on-site.

You’ll lead cross-functional teams, advise government customers, and shape space architectures, policy, and system integration for national security missions. Expect a demanding role with 12+ years in space programs, DoD/IC experience, and a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of relevant engineering/technical/operational/integration experience.
• Experience with development and integration of DoD/IC space capabilities.
• Experience with developmental/operational test of space capabilities.
• Experience working with Government, FFRDC, SETA teams.
• Strong technical leadership and communication with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Identify innovations and risk reduction activities within the program office.
• Define and coordinate teams to address difficult technical issues and present recommendations.
• Mentor personnel in the program office and ETG.
• Collaborate with SETA and government customer counterparts to meet mission needs.
• Engage with customers and Aerospace Offices to apply resources for program execution.
• Advise on trades and risk-based actions considering technical and acquisition factors.
• Lead subject matter experts across systems engineering, integration, and test activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree in engineering/physics/math/computer science or related field

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Sr. Space Vehicle Engineering and Integration Leader to drive technical solution delivery in Chantilly, VA—on-site.

You’ll lead cross-functional teams, advise government customers, and shape space architectures, policy, and system integration for national security missions. Expect a demanding role with 12+ years in space programs, DoD/IC experience, and a Top Secret/SCI clearance.