MTS Retiree Casual R3 - GEOINT

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.

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 Development Office (GDO) under the National Systems Group (NSG) serves as the technical adviser to the government's national intelligence electro-optical programs. The Systems Engineering department within GDO uses a wide range of Aerospace core competencies to support program objectives along the system lifecycle. The department utilizes strong systems engineering approaches and knowledge of the hardware and mission to provide technical recommendations and solutions to our programs. As a MTS Retiree Casual R3, you will work closely with the customer and colleagues to effectively lead matrix engineering in support of existing and new generation systems.

Work Model:

This casual position is located in Vandenburg SFB, CA and requires 25-50% onsite work. Casual employment is normally for fewer than 20 hours a week, usually non-continuous, irregular, and infrequent.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assess the design, build and test activities for payload and bus hardware with a focus on system test and launch integration. Collaborate closely with the disciplines of Flight Sciences, Specialty Engineering, Parts, Materials and Processes.
• Serve as advisor and mentor to SETA, Aerospace, and Customer representatives as they learn technical aspects of program execution
• Investigate urgent technical problems and failures, assembling briefings as well as conducting independent technical and programmatic studies
• Develop, refine and assess mission conops, requirements, test programs and integration plans
• Coordinate cross-organizational teams of Aerospace Engineering Technology Group (ETG) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to provide the customer with technical reach-back for issue resolution, independent assessments of technical performance and review contractor developed artifacts
• Provide organization and technical oversight for task execution, managing pertinent budgets,  communicate status and findings to customer counterparts and management as required.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with many interesting technical challenges that require strategy, critical thinking and collaboration to provide solutions 

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Retiree Casual III

• 12+ years of progressively more responsible engineering experience with space hardware
• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related field
• Track record in coordinating or participating in multi-disciplinary technical team efforts
• Development and communication of technical recommendations generated from personnel knowledge as well as those generated from reach back support. 
• Understanding of and experience with the acquisition process for hardware from design to build, test and integration.  Integration of lower level units into subsystems and larger systems. 
• Willing to travel domestically as frequent as once a month more typically every other month.
• This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Experience successfully interacting with or in a program office environment such as with a mixed working environment of customers, SETA and FFRDC
• Experience with Electro-optical systems

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Advanced degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related field
• Experience with Electro-optical systems, visible and IR
• Understanding of systems engineering processes used in government space acquisition such as requirements development, verification and test. 
• Experience with satellite launch, initialization, operations and maintenance
• Experience with mission-level analysis and architecting activities
• Prior experience working in an engineering matrix that supports program office and customer senior 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)

$90.00 - $92.00

Pay Basis: Hourly

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.