Combat Power Systems Engineering Lead
$120.8k - $181.1kThe Aerospace Corporation
- # Combat Power Systems Engineering LeadApplylocations: El Segundo, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R015681The 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.The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers’ portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems.The Aerospace Space Domain Superiority Directorate, in the Special Programs Division, supports a broad array of Combat Power missions covering the entire threat response chain from the Space Domain Awareness function through the multidomain effects needed for space superiority. These programs include major system acquisitions for multiple ground and space segments, future architecture definition at the data/software/hardware levels, and research and technology for continuous evolution of space warfighting capabilities.We are looking for a **Combat Power Systems Engineering Lead** to contribute to a team that is developing and delivering a critical space control capability to guarantee space superiority for our nation. This work is focused on supporting all aspects of implementing programs within the tightly integrated program office consisting of military, Aerospace, and SETA personnel. You will work on site in the government program office, where you will have frequent interaction with the government and support contractors. This opportunity will also collaborate with National Security Space mission partners that are building and integrating capabilities. This position allows for the opportunity to see your contributions to a critical mission become realized in the near future.The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, California.**What You’ll Be Doing*** Contribute to requirements development, capability evaluation, and implementation of solutions for challenging problems* Build teams of domain authorities from the Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) to support system development* Develop, evaluate, and implement concepts, solutions, and tactics, techniques and procedures for addressing challenging problems* Forge pathways to inform decisions related to feasibility and advise customers and management of activities* Provide system engineering support. This includes technical guidance and insight of multiple prime contractors, working with the Enterprise community* Collaborate and guide technical teams to ensure that program office and Aerospace Engineering Matrix staff are effectively teamed to work closely with the customer.* Develop positive, lasting working relations with customer senior management and all levels of customer/contractor staff**What You Need to be Successful***Minimum Requirements for Project Leader - Systems Engineering – Acquisitions and Systems Engineering:** Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or related technical subject area* 8 or more years of progressively more responsible experience:* Experience in spacecraft development (design, build, integration, or testing)* Ability to obtain additional security accesses* Experience building and maintaining effective teams and developing good working interpersonal relations with multiple government partners and contractors* Ability to travel moderately* **Current Top Secret/SCI clearance required**, which is issued by the US 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:** Systems engineering experience to include space systems development* Experience in payload developments (e.g. optical, RF)* Experience with assessing designs for Mission Assurance* Proven organizational and project leadership skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams* Space Superiority mission and/or mission acquisition experience* Experience in Agile acquisition of space systems (e.g. bus, components, software)* Experience in Space Operations including Launch and Early Operations, nominal operations, mission operations, end of life operations* Capability to identify and mitigate risks* Experience in the Space Control Mission AreaWe 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)$120,800.00 - $181,100.00Pay 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 respectWe 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. 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