Space Futures Program Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Paid holidays

Telework options

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Inclusive environment

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer – Enterprise Engineering to join the Space Futures Integration Directorate in Crystal City, VA. You will help shape the future Space Force by delivering technical analyses and force design recommendations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You’ll work with senior Government leaders and program offices, interface with Aerospace teams, and support cross-domain integration across missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• 6+ years of progressive professional engineering or scientific experience in multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and/or national security space enterprise.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically approximately 20% as customer mission requirements dictate.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities in fast-paced environments.
• This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement approaches for integrating concepts, technologies, and force designs within and across Space Force missions.
• Collaborate directly with senior Government leaders, Aerospace program offices, and the Engineering and Technical Group (ETG) to address complex technical and programmatic challenges.
• Lead or support the integration of mission area analyses and engineering into the Objective Force within a modern digital environment.
• Deliver best-in-class technical analyses and actionable recommendations that drive customer mission success.
• Develop, foster, and maintain strategic relationships with field and headquarters offices across the United States Space Force (USSF).

Skills

Engineering leadership

Systems engineering

Program management

Clearance TS/SCI

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or related technical discipline

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer – Enterprise Engineering to join the Space Futures Integration Directorate in Crystal City, VA. You will help shape the future Space Force by delivering technical analyses and force design recommendations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You’ll work with senior Government leaders and program offices, interface with Aerospace teams, and support cross-domain integration across missions.