Space Control Systems Integration Lead

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 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 Material 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.  

Aerospace is seeking an innovative systems engineer and technical leader to address complex integration challenges for contested space capabilities in support of the Mission Integration Subdivision's Space Control Department. The Space Control Systems Integration Lead will perform Systems of Systems Engineering (SoSE) to identify and articulate integration risks, issues, and gaps (RIGs) for space control mission threads. Operating in close collaboration with the Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO) at Space Systems Command (SSC), you'll focus on integrating space domain awareness, operational intelligence, and counter-space operations across the National Security Space Enterprise.

This role requires objectively evaluating integration approaches, collaborating across organizational boundaries, and clearly communicating complex technical issues to diverse stakeholders. Working side-by-side with government counterparts and other FFRDC personnel, you'll coordinate across SSC and mission partner organizations to identify and drive critical RIGs to closure. This unique and highly-visible position will tackle some of the most urgent space control integration challenges facing the USSF, requiring incisive technical analysis and the ability to exert influence.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO.    What You’ll Be Doing   • 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 

   What You Need to Be Successful   Minimum Requirements for a Project Engineer - Enterprise Systems Engineering:   • 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  • Proven experience leading or contributing to multidisciplinary systems engineering activities for space systems  • Proven experience taking initiative and delivering on commitments  • Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment, foster effective relationships, and be responsive to management/customer requests 

   How You Can Stand Out   It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:   • Advanced degree from an accredited program in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science or other applicable degree  • Proven experience with the development, integration, and operation of DoD and/or IC space and/or ground capabilities  • Strong background in Systems of Systems Engineering (SoSE) methodologies and multi-disciplin

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