Space Control Systems Lead: SoSE & Integration

The Aerospace Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 117,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Paid holidays and vacation

Telework options

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Space Control Systems Integration Lead / Senior Project Engineer in a full-time, on-site role to address complex integration challenges for contested space capabilities. You will perform SoSE and lead integration efforts across SSC, SSIO, and mission partners, driving RIG closure and delivering enterprise perspectives.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, 12+ years in NS Space systems, TS/SCI clearance, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science or other applicable degree.
• 6 or more years of experience in relevant engineering/technical/operational aspects of National Security Space systems.
• Familiarity with multi-disciplinary systems engineering activities for space systems.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, think critically, and identify complex technical issues.
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic environment and be responsive to management/customer requests.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate technical issues clearly to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to travel domestically approximately 10%.
• Current TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain additional clearances, which are issued by the US government.
• U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for Senior Project Engineer - Enterprise Systems Engineering:
• 12 or more years of experience in relevant engineering/technical/operational aspects of National Security Space systems.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of space warfare by solving integration challenges that directly impact U.S. space superiority.
• Perform Systems of Systems Engineering (SoSE) to identify integration risks, issues, and gaps.
• Apply innovative analytical approaches and SoSE methodologies to uncover integration challenges.
• Work across program, mission, and stakeholder boundaries to champion enterprise perspectives and articulate integration RIGs in Aerospace assessments on program roadmaps and systems engineering artifacts.
• Develop technical guidance and inform technical assessments, leveraging Aerospace ETG resources when appropriate to augment technical products in support of space enterprise systems integration.
• Influence programs and stakeholders to drive closure of identified RIGs through technical credibility and effective communication.
• Collaborate closely and effectively with government, Aerospace, other FFRDC and contractor support personnel.

Skills

SoSE

Multidisciplinary systems engineering

Strong communication skills

Leadership/technical leadership

Government/FFRDC collaboration

Travel ability (10%)

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics/math/CS

12+ years of NS Space systems experience

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Space Control Systems Integration Lead / Senior Project Engineer in a full-time, on-site role to address complex integration challenges for contested space capabilities. You will perform SoSE and lead integration efforts across SSC, SSIO, and mission partners, driving RIG closure and delivering enterprise perspectives.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, 12+ years in NS Space systems, TS/SCI clearance, and strong communication.