The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
Job Summary
Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers' portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems.
The Special Programs Division supports a broad array of Combat Power missions covering the entire threat response chain which includes the multidomain effects needed for space superiority. These programs include major system acquisitions for multiple ground and space segments, future architecture definition at the data/software/hardware levels, and research and technology for continuous evolution of space warfighting capabilities. The Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) Program Office seeks to develop and deploy a proliferated constellation of space-based interceptors capable of boost-phase engagement of adversary missiles. The SBI interceptors will employ a Fire Control capability that is integrated with the overall multi-layered missile defense program.
Our team is seeking a Space-Based Interceptor Systems Integrator (Project Leader -Systems Engineering) to directly support the SBI Program Office with system and mission integration.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at the government facility in Huntsville, AL.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting the government Mission Integration area in integrating the technical lines of efforts for fire control, space segment and common ground in coordinating analysis efforts, evaluation, and test demonstrations
Integrating with the Aerospace Golden Dome Solutions Office for architecture and performance analyses
Integrating test, schedule and data needs with MDA and the Integrated Battle Manager
Working closely with the government and Aerospace fire control, common ground and interceptor teams to integrate the SBI architecture within the multi-layered missile defense program
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for Space-Based Interceptor Systems Integrator (Project Leader -Systems Engineering):
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or closely related technical field is required
A minimum of (8) years of relevant professional or educational experience is required
Excellent interpersonal skills in a government-facing and mixed team environment
Strong knowledge in space architectures, interceptor ConOps, fire control ConOps
Familiarity with using digital engineering tools (e.g. Cameo)
Experience coordinating and leading technical teams formed to solve complex technical aerospace issues
Willingness to occasionally travel and support customer needs (domestically) up to 20% (as required)
This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Master's degree in a STEM field is preferred
(10) or more years of relevant professional or educational experience is preferred
Strong expertise with government integration of systems in rapid acquisitions or competition environments
Experience with integration of SSC ground and space segments or MDA weapon systems and/or fire control
Proven ability to form and lead technical teams to solve complex technical aerospace issues
Experience in a rapid acquisition and/or directing a mixed SETA/FFRDC/UARC team
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
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