Sr. OTTI Requirements 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.

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.

Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, development planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape the future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including US Space Force, U.S Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. DSG also assists the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems. 

This (Sr. OTTI Requirements Engineer (Sr. Project Engineer - Enterprise Systems Engineering)  position is for a thought leader who will support transformation of Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) across USSF.  The successful candidate will be able to provide experience-based technical expertise for the flowdown and development of requirements for USSF exercise, training, and test infrastructure.  Technical analysis, technical depth, and experience with USSF or other service level requirements processes is essential.  Expertise with writing and managing joint requirements will be extremely helpful.  The effort will include identification, development, and recommendation of capability needs for guardian training, exercises, wargames, and enterprise test campaigns.  Successful candidate will engage with USSF support to SSC to complete thoughtful requirements analysis and documentation. 

Work Model

This position is in Colorado Springs, CO and 100% onsite. The position is not compatible with telecommuting

What You’ll Be Doing

• USSF requires in depth technical knowledge to translate requirements for exercises, test, and training of the space enterprise into meaningful requirements for infrastructure – with focus on virtual capabilities and complementary Hardware-in-the-Loop and on-orbit capabilities to build warfighting confidence. 
• Independently perform expert-level analysis and review of requirements products; prepare general officer level reports and briefings.
•  Assist in analysis of the impact in terms of cost, performance, and risk of various requirements related issues.
•  Lead technical team to exchange information and coordinate related tasks. 
• Develop documentation in government formats. 
• Provide detailed technical expertise to support gap analysis and identification of requirements.  In addition to generating requirements, successful candidate will assess near-term prototyping of OTTI capabilities. 

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, mathematics, or engineering discipline
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible professional experience applicable to the position
• Functional awareness/working knowledge of USSF warfighting capabilities, requirements, and operations
• Experience with developing or managing joint requirements and related systems engineering processes (e.g., JCIDS)
• Experience with VV&A for test and training models and simulation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• The position requires a current SSBI and possess (or be immediately eligible for) a
  Top Secret SCI clearance and access, which is issued by the US government. US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
• Ability to work in the office, this position is not compatible with telecommuting
• Ability to travel domestically

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of the following:

• Education and/or experience with Operations Research or Systems Engineering
• Deep technical experience with one or more specific USSF capability area
• Experience with systems engineering in other (non-USSF) DoD/IC agencies and organizations
• Experience with operations of space systems and/or command and control in a joint warfighting environment
• Current applicable SAP/SAR accesses
• Advanced degree in engineering, mathematics, science, computer science, or other technical discipline.
• Familiarity with Air Force/National Security Space enterprise architecture 
• Working knowledge of Aerospace Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) skills and capabilities
• Experience working large, complex issues and the ability to break down problems into meaningful steps to accomplish with a team

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)

$151,300 - $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 diverse 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/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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 ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.