Senior Enterprise Systems 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.

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, USGS and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.

Part of CSG, the Operational Programs Directorate (OPD) provides program management and systems engineering support to numerous programs at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). This support spans all mission phases, from concept through design, development, deployment, and operations, all program sizes, from small exploratory projects through the large “flagship” programs that GSFC manages for other agencies, and both flight and ground systems.

OPD is looking for another Senior Enterprise Systems Engineer (Senior Project Engineer- Enterprise Systems Engineering) to solve our customers’ hard problems that cross organizational and/or technical boundaries. The selected candidate(s) will support one or multiple mission areas that best align with their skills, experience, and ability to make immediate and significant contributions. Potential areas of assignment include geostationary and/or low earth orbit weather satellites, land imaging satellites, cislunar communication and navigation, and science data archival.

Work Model

This is a full-time position based at either the Goddard Space Flight Center or our Aerospace office in Greenbelt, MD, offering a hybrid work model that combines 3-4 regular onsite workdays with remote flexibility as business needs allow.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborate with mission stakeholders to ascertain their highest risks and hardest problems; team with Aerospace, Contractor, and Government contributors to mitigate these risks and solve these problems.
• Provide technical leadership to flight and/or ground system concept, architecture, design, development, integration, test, operations, and/or sustainment.
• Work with Aerospace’s Engineering and Technology Group to develop proofs of concept and prototypes to demonstrate innovative solutions.
• Support pertinent data collection, analysis, evaluation, anomaly identification, resolution, and risk assessment.
• Assist customers with system performance tracking at the enterprise level.
• Assist the Government to plan, manage, and execute programs and projects
• Accomplish regular reporting to OPD customers and Aerospace senior management, with focus on results and their impact on the problem(s)

What You Need to be Successful: Senior Project Engineer - Enterprise Systems Engineering

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in engineering, science, or equivalent
• 12 or more years of progressively responsible professional experience with credible success in one or more of the following areas:
  • Spacecraft, Instrument, and/or Ground Systems Engineering
  • Mission Readiness and/or Flight Operations for Spaceborne Missions
  • Science and/or operational data processing, distribution, and archival
  • Civil or military application of Spaceborne Data (i.e. weather forecasts, crop production, etc)
  • Program and/or Project Management
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically approx. 10%
• Willing to work on-site at NASA GSFC or the Aerospace office in Greenbelt, MD
• This position requires the 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.

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Advanced degree(s) in engineering, physical science, or equivalent technical discipline
• Proven track record of solving complex, ill-defined problems
• Outstanding communication skills: listening, writing, and presenting

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 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.