Resilient Missile Warning / Tracking (MWT) Integration 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.

As the Resilient MWT Integration Engineer within the MWTD Mission Integration Department in DSG, you will play a pivotal role in the transition to a new Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) MEO/LEO architecture. In this role, you will provide technical leadership to the integration of the Resilient MEO Epoch 1+ capability into the broader United States MWTD enterprise. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with contractors to ensure the successful integration of programs of record with key external entities and help guide the program through transition to operations. You’ll also work closely with government stakeholders such as SSC, Space Operations Command (SpOC) and Space Development Agency (SDA) to develop and execute long-range strategy for the enterprise integration, certification, and operational acceptance of proliferated systems.

Work Model

This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO offering a hybrid work model that combines 3-5 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide planning and execution guidance to the integration & test campaign of the Resilient MEO Epoch 1 program with downstream message producers
• Supply technical leadership to the “road to Operational Acceptance” planning for Resilient MEO Epoch 1
• Provide technical leadership to government and contractor teams to ensure Resilient MEO Epoch 2+ designs meet enterprise data quality and performance standards
• Work closely with government partners and the Resilient MEO program office to develop the broader CONOPS and integration strategy for the enterprise mission management of proliferated systems
• Collaborate closely with the MEO and FORGE program offices to develop the long-term integration plan between those program baselines, including needed contractual and governance artifacts
• Support enterprise integration trade studies to improve data sharing, mission utility, and enterprise resiliency

What You Need to be Successful – Project Engineer, Enterprise Systems Engineering

Minimum Requirements:

• BS degree in engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or related STEM field
• 6 or more years of experience including experience in the acquisition and development of space mission ground/software intensive systems, and/or experience in the development of modeling and simulation capabilities
• Experience working with integrated, multidisciplinary, multi-organizational teams
• Excellent social skills enabling effective communication with customers, colleagues, and senior management
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret / SCI clearance, issued by the US government; U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
• Ability to travel domestically, approximately once a month

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

• Experience with OPIR missile warning programs
• 12 or more years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering or program management
• Proven ability to establish and maintain trusted relationships with government customers, SETA contractors, and key stakeholders under minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for interactions at all levels of corporate and government leadership
• Demonstrated ability to work adaptively on multiple tasks in a small, diverse team in a fast-paced environment

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Advanced degree in a relevant technical discipline (engineering, science or math)
• Extensive space and ground systems engineering experience to include ground systems design, integration and transition to operations
• Experience with rapid acquisition models and best practices, especially as applied to DoD or IC programs
• Program office and management experience; experience directing matrixed technical support teams

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 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.