Space Systems Engineering Leader

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. Join a high performing team focused on technical analysis of space systems, helping overcome our nation’s toughest challenges across the space enterprise . The Space Systems Engineering Leader is responsible for providing technical assessments of foreign space systems and leveraging technical intelligence to outpace the threat. Primary responsibilities include providing engineering support to our customers at the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) as part of the Project West Wing (PWW) team co-located with the customer. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. What You’ll Be Doing Acting as technical contributor, consultant, and primary project coordinator on space system engineering analysis projects Partnering with government teams to produce impactful technical assessments of space systems Working with technical intelligence at customer location to increase value of analytical results Leveraging engineering analytic tools informed by technical intelligence to assess space system performance parameters Facilitating interaction between customers and Aerospace technical and management staff Coordinating large-scale technical efforts across program/project lines What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for Project Leader - Systems and Scientific & Technical Intelligence Engineering: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in science, engineering, or mathematics 6 or more years of experience in engineering or related technical field Demonstrated understanding of relevant satellite threat technologies and their applications; e.g., electronic warfare, directed energy, kinetic effects Experience in analysis of: directed energy systems including lasers and the electro-optical systems that enable laser energy delivery; onboard satellite data processing, decision-making, and mission-enabling software to execute onboard processes; or satellite systems using a range of engineering and modeling tools Must be comfortable in a rapidly changing environment and have a strong demonstrated personal initiative Superior written and oral communications skills and ability to work with other analysts and customers as a team player Flexibility to learn new tools/capabilities as needed Willing to travel 10% approx.   This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a 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: Advanced degree from an accredited program in science, engineering, or mathematics Experience in aerospace engineering, with a background in the analytic space intelligence community Demonstrated project management skills across multiple engineering disciplines Proficiency in interfacing with government customers and military leadership 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. (Min - Max) $120,800.00 - $181,100.00 Pay Basis: Annual 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: Operate Strategically Lead Change    Engage with Impact    Foster Innovation    Deliver Results   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: Comprehensive health care and wellness plans Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire Flexible spending account