Portfolio Planner/Enterprise Systems Engineer

About this role

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.

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division   leverages   a broad array of engineering disciplines against a wide-ranging and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.  

As part of the Enterprise Design Subdivision (EDS), the Portfolio Analysis Department (PAD) drives responsive and comprehensive trades in customer portfolios. Working closely with corporate program offices PAD delivers portfolio decision insights that expand options for senior leaders and accelerates delivery of end effects. PAD integrates   expertise , system   analysis   and design capabilities from across the corporation.   To meet the increasing demand for our support, w e are looking for an   experienced   Enterprise Systems Engineer   to   contribute to   a   variety   of   defense, intelligence community , and civil   government   customers.  

This position   will be   required   to work full-time on-site at   Aerospace’s   El Segundo ,   CA   location.  

What   You’ll   Be Doing  

Strategic Impact & Leadership  

• Drive enterprise architecture, system-of-systems engineering, and strategic planning that shapes portfolio-level missions and future landscapes  

• Develop portfolio-level models and roadmaps that enable stakeholders to make informed, data-driven decisions on complex, cross-organizational challenges  

• Bridge government organizations, internal strategic initiatives, and commercial partners to create cohesive solutions to enterprise-level problems  

• Challenge the status quo and pioneer innovative approaches to mission-critical problems  

Technical Excellence  

• Lead high-impact studies designed to solve complex technical challenges and deliver actionable recommendations to senior leadership and customers  

• Provide enterprise engineering and analytical support in portfolio management, digital engineering, and systems engineering across defense, intelligence, and civil government domains  

• Identify   and develop new capabilities and enhancements that advance customer programs and architectures  

• Leverage Aerospace's technical backplane to deliver tailored,   cutting-edge   solutions for customer-specific use cases  

Collaboration & Influence  

• Work closely with Aerospace program office personnel and government customers to lead and execute strategic projects  

• Provide ongoing technical consultation and strategic advice to   program office ,   government , and contractors  

• Mentor and develop early career staff, shaping the next generation of technical leaders  

• Occasional travel may be   required  

  What You Need to be Successful

Minimum   Requirements for the   Engineer ing Specialist   – Enterprise Systems Engineering  

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

• Typically ,   8 years   of   increasingly responsible   experience   in   systems engineering or other space-related engineering disciplines   

• Experience in systems engineering, enterprise systems engineering, model-based systems engineering, and/or digital engineering  

• Familiar   with MBSE modeling languages   such as System Modeling Language   ( SysML )   and tools   such as Cameo Systems Modeler and   SparX   Enterprise Architecture    

• Experience with architecture frameworks such as the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)   

• Take i nitiative,   have   flexibility ,   and   be able   to work in a fast-paced environment   

• Excellent   interpersonal skills   and   well adept at oral and written communication  

• Excellent   time management   and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects  

• Available and willing to travel domestically ,   approx. 5-10%  

• Active TS//SCI security clearance  

How You Can Stand Out  

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:  

• Advanced degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or other related technical discipline  

• Experience   and familiarity   in the systems engineering   life cycle   

• Experience in strategic   roadmapping , integrated planning, and/or   integrated master schedules  

• Experience with   DoD   systems engineering and programmatic processes, methods, tools, and personnel   

• Demonstrated leadership of broad multidisciplinary teams conducting technical evaluations of complex systems; cost,   schedule   and risk analysis; portfolio-level trade studies; and requirements development  

• Experience with and/or working knowledge of the Aerospace Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) span of technical capabilities and organizational construct    

• Experience briefing senior Government leaders (General Officer and/or SES /SIS )  

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

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