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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.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves. We remain committed to maintaining a safe environment for hiring as we look forward to the future of work. Click here for information on Aerospace's COVID-19 directives and safety procedures implemented to keep our workplace safe.The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch. Join a small, dynamic program office team supporting the delivery of a first-of-its-kind Major Systems Acquisition for the Resiliency Program Office, within the Survivability and Resilience Office, part of the National Systems Group. As the Senior Space Segment Systems Engineer / Space Segment Systems Engineer you will lead the rapid development and execution of an innovative, tailored mission assurance baseline in support of a critically important space acquisition program. This opportunity is located 100% on-site with the customer in Chantilly, VAWhat You'll Be Doing- Collaborating with program office, contractor, and ETG counterparts in a high-velocity environment to establish and execute an innovative, tailored mission assurance baseline for a hi-visibility, first of its kind, Major Systems Acquisition program
- Managing requirements flow-down, design maturation activities starting from the PDR milestone, through CDR, manufacture, integration, test, and launch
- Leading development / publication of periodic program Mission Assurance Reports detailing Aerospace contributions and highlighting programmatic risks
- Providing critical insight into requirements process, unit specification development, production, and quality assurance processes to ensure development of an executable technical baseline
- Provide program representation for Aerospace Enterprise Engineering efforts
- Briefing Aerospace and Government senior leadership on topics related to mission assurance activities and risk management actions
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or relevant technical discipline
- A minimum of 8 years of engineering experience.
- Familiarity with National Security Space systems design, manufacture, integration and / or test
- Superior interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Desire to work in a collaborative on-site office environment with the customer
- Ability to support some routine travel
- This position requires a current and active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
- A minimum of12 years of engineering experience.
- Direct experience with National Security Space systems design, manufacture, integration and / or test with demonstrable results
- Proven ability to collaborate with engineering resources to develop technical positions, provide risk assessments and formulate associated courses of action
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative on-site office environment with the customer
- Masters and/or PhD in Engineering, Science, Mathematics , or relevant technical discipline
- Experience working in an engineering matrix organization
- Demonstrated familiarity with standards governing spacecraft design, development, manufacturing, integration & test
- Prior experience and familiarity with DoD, Air Force and/or Intelligence Community resiliency initiatives
- 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
Vacancy caducado!