Space Enterprise Design 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 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 diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept to architecture design to performance assessment to application of space-enabled mission effects. 

 

The Enterprise Design Subdivision welcomes intrepid systems engineers and architects who relish tantalizing, complex challenges to apply for our team.  If you’re selected, you’ll join one of our departments as you drive innovations for the nation.  You will help the team turn impossible into reality!

 

The Enterprise Design Subdivision (EDS) designs solutions that meet our customer’s most pressing mission needs and yield decisive space advantages for the nation. As a member of this dynamic team, you’ll drive responsive and comprehensive trades across the system, mission, and portfolio levels. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, leveraging concurrent engineering and multi-objective optimization capabilities to design space, ground, and communication network concepts and architectures. You’ll innovate, not only with bespoke designs, but also harnessing the best capabilities from commercial and international partners. You’ll ask the right questions to expand decision options and accelerate delivery of mission end effects.

 

Work Model: 

This position follows an in-person work model in El Segundo CA, Colorado Springs CO, Chantilly VA, or Albuquerque NM.  

 

What You’ll Be Doing  

• Ensure the successful design of innovative space systems or mission architectures and effective integration into an end-to-end enterprise architecture 
• Guide and harmonize the efforts of a multi-disciplinary team, including cutting-edge science and technology elements 
• Monitor and coordinate among a wide range of geographically diverse technical activities 
• Serve as an integration leader in a multi-organization team, while leveraging Aerospace’s technical depth across all relevant disciplines 
• Resourcefully solve vexing problems, creatively mitigate risks, and persistently overcome obstacles, so that the team delivers 
  
  

 

What You Need To Be Successful 

Minimum Requirements For Project Engineer – Enterprise Systems Engineering 

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field 
• A minimum of 6 years of engineering experience, with a strong command of systems engineering principles 
• Experience in system or enterprise architecting, systems engineering, concept design, and/or model-based systems engineering 
• Experience organizing and leading cross-functional, cross-organizational teams to execute projects or studies 
• Exceptional interpersonal verbal, and written communication skills  
• Ability to support periodic travel within the continental United States 
• Current TS security clearance, with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph.  U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. 
  
  

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Sr. Project Engineer – Enterprise Systems Engineering include: 

• A minimum of 10 years of engineering experience 
• Experience with DoD and/or IC systems design and space mission architectures 
• Proven ability to collaborate with discipline experts to develop technical positions, provide risk assessments, and formulate courses of action 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative on-site work environment 
  
  

 

How You Can Stand Out  

• Master’s and/or Ph.D. in engineering, science, or a related technical field 
• Demonstrated experience with system design, optimization, CONOPS, development, mission engineering, integration, and/or test 
• Demonstrated experience with model-based systems engineering at the system (e.g., SysML) and/or system-of-systems (e.g., UAFML) level
• Demonstrated boundary-spanning leadership, leveraging influence to realize integration outcomes 
• Demonstrated effectiveness in a collaborative team environment with government customers, contractors, FFRDC, and SETA personnel 
• Experience and familiarity with DoD, Air Force, or IC acquisitions and operations 
• Experience working in an engineering matrix organization 
• Current and active TS/SCI security clearance
  
  

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)

$117,300 - $226,900

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 accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
  
  

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 equal opportunity 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, genetic information, 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 email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.