Senior Systems Engineer & Integrator

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.

Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.

We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer & Integrator (Project Engineer/Sr. Project Engineer - Digital and Systems Engineering). This position will support the National Nuclear Security Administration Defense Programs, through system engineering and integration (SE&I) expertise. The candidate will develop and implement studies to support Systems Engineering and Integration activities for focus areas such as systems architecture analyses; acquisition programmatic and technical development effectiveness analysis; requirements development and analysis; and risk assessments. This will require the candidate to work collaboratively with acquisition and modernization program staff to fully bring to bear the Aerospace Corporation's technical capabilities in all relevant areas to best support the NNSA. The customer for this position is the NNSA Office of Systems Engineering and Integration.

Work Model

This is a full-time position based in Albuquerque, NM; Crystal City, VA; or El Segundo, CA, offering a hybrid work model that combines 3-4 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.  

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead or participate in task execution and integration of technical analyses into high quality, unified final products. 
• Own or develop the definition and implementation planning for deploying Mission Assurance practices within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) enterprise through the application of proven scientific, engineering, quality, and program management principles toward the goal of achieving mission success. 
• Support NNSA Office of Systems Engineering and Integration, NNSA weapons modernization programs and other NNSA offices with system engineering and integration (SE&I) expertise. 
• Conduct systems studies and analyses that support technical, programmatic, and organizational decision-making on a variety of acquisition and modernization projects. 
• Perform studies such as systems architecture analyses, technology development planning and evaluation, organizational efficiency studies, and risk assessments. 
• Accomplish collaborations with program development and program execution staff to fully demonstrate the Aerospace Corporation's technical capabilities in all relevant areas to best support the customer. 
• Conduct technical analysis and develop Model Based Systems Engineering and Model Based Development tool sets and capabilities for acquisition programs and system lifecycle application and utilization. 
• Represent the organization to senior level customers. 

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Project Engineer-Digital and Systems Engineering

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or other field of study coupled with equivalent experience in technical operations and/or management of sophisticated technology national security systems. 
• Six or more years of proven experience in the application of system engineering, requirements engineering and analysis, risk management, quality; proven knowledge of management principles to achieve success of a design, development, testing, deployment, and operations process, and identifying and mitigating design, production, test, and field support deficiencies that are critical to program success. 
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.  
• Ability to work in a self-motivated and self-directed manner. 
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically approx. 25 %
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

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

• 10 or more years proven experience in the application of system engineering, requirements engineering and analysis, risk management, quality; proven knowledge of management principles to achieve success of a design, development, testing, deployment, and operations process, and identifying and mitigating design, production, test, and field support deficiencies that are critical to program success. 
• Acts as senior technical authority, consultant, primary investigator, or team leader. May lead or organize interfaces between customers' and Aerospace technical and management staff. Coordinates large-scale technical efforts across program/project lines.  
• Demonstrated teaming and leadership skills in tasks such as formulating plans, leading studies, and utilizing internal technology competency organizations. 
• Demonstrated capability to perform analysis and lead technical product delivery. 

How You Can Stand Out

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

• An advanced degree in a STEM or related subject area. 
• Experience with Digital Engineering tool sets and/or analysis programs for acquisition program management, design, and/or production to include Cameo, Unified Architecture Framework, MATLAB, MathWorks, Simulink, Wind River, Simics, ExtendSim, Python. 
• A formal degree or certification in systems engineering and/or project management.
• Experience in systems engineering, program controls and quality, including tasks such as requirements flow-down, interface definition, resource loaded schedules, documentation repositories, change control processes, system performance analysis, programmatic risk management, cost, schedule and performance trades, and technology development investment analyses. 
• Current and active DOE (L or Q), TS/SCI, TS/SSBI

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 various 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 employer. 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 peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.