Integrated Project Team Engineer

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. As an Aerospace Integrated Project Team Engineer in the Special Programs Division, Space Domain Superiority Directorate, you will serve as the Aerospace lead technical advisor to the SYD89/SYM Integrated Project Teams (IPTs). This role will experience all phases of multiple space vehicles’ life cycle: pre-ATP, procure, design, build, AI&T, launch, test, and operate; and will work with stakeholders across the national security space enterprise on a rapidly growing top priority high visibility program within the Space Combat Power portfolio. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA   What You’ll Be Doing Serve as the primary technical advisor to the SYM government IPT leads on system requirements implementation and verification Ensure proper understanding and execution of system engineering practices ​across multiple contractors and space vehicles Lead the implementation of systems engineering, requirements, and test & verification/validation standard methodologies to support execution of space, ground, and operations Guide the definition, development, coordination, and approval of system capability and requirements documents​ Coordinate subject matter experts and integrate inputs to deliver decision-quality technical products to corporate and customer leadership Ensure successful execution of systems integration efforts between space, ground, and crypto segments through technical coordination, requirements traceability, interface management, and integration planning Support anomaly resolution and provide technical guidance during on-orbit operations and LEOPs activities Provide insight to customer and Aerospace leadership on risks, issues, opportunities and associated mitigation strategies and corrective actions ​ Be the technical lead during design reviews and other major milestones Develop and maintain effective working relationships with customer leadership, UARCs, SETAs, other FFRDCs, capability-delivering contractors, Aerospace ETG, and other program office support organizations What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for Project Engineer - Engineering Program Management:   Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering, Math, or Science subject area 8 or more years of engineering experience supporting space vehicle or space payload development projects  Experience working with integrated multidisciplinary teams and ability to interface effectively with the Government customer and development contractors Strong background in Systems Engineering with demonstrated success in supporting the delivery of space systems Experience with anomaly resolution Broad familiarity with Space Force Organizations This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance, and the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearances, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.  Willingness to travel 10-15% of the time In addition to the above, the Minimum Requirements for Sr. Project Engineer - Engineering Program Management include:   12 or more years of engineering experience supporting space vehicle or space payload development projects  Track record of leading integrated multidisciplinary teams and ability to interface effectively with the Government customer and development contractors Demonstrated ability to leverage Aerospace ETG to deliver multidisciplinary studies, technical reports, and rapid analyses Background in providing mentorship to junior level team members undefined How You Can Stand Out    It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:   Advanced degree(s) in relevant Engineering, Math, or Science subject area Prior experience in leadership or IPT roles Experience in space systems, space technology development, DoD acquisition processes and/or activities related to do no harm, and multi-manifest integrated payload stacks An understanding of the Adaptive/Agile Mission Assurance approach Experience with assembly, integration and test Previous program office experience working with multi-disciplinary teams Positive attitude, ability to remain calm under pressure, and skill in being honest with leadership in a constructive, non-confrontational manner Proven ability to work in a high-pressure environment with constantly evolving prioritie