NSG Retiree Casual R3

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.

The GEOINT Innovations Office (GIO) under the National Systems Group (NSG) serves as the technical adviser to the government's national intelligence electro-optical programs. The mission systems department within GIO uses a wide range of Aerospace core competencies to support program objectives along the system lifecycle.  We are looking for a Retiree Casual R3 to provide Systems Engineering for GIO

Work Model

This is a part-time casual based in Chantilly, VA, which requires 100% onsite work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide support to, and participate in, and conduct independent review of concept of operations, program requirements flow down and concept definitions.
• Assess concept trade studies, performance analyses, and conduct risk assessments.
• Assess new technical capabilities and their impact on new concepts.
• Assist in the application of legacy program lessons learned.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science or mathematics or related field.
• A minimum of 12 years of engineering experience.
• Strong space system acquisition experience
• Experience with DoD and/or IC systems acquisition, design, manufacture, integration, and test
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, including a polygraph, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Ability to obtain additional special accesses as needed.

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Master of Science degree in STEM field
• 20 or more years of space system acquisition experience.
• Desire to work in a collaborative on-site office environment with the customer.

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.