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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. 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. Imagery Programs Division’s (IPD) Proliferated Systems (PS) Office is looking for a Space Systems Engineer (Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer - Multi-Disciplinary Engineering) with Systems Engineering, Risk Management, System Verification, and Threat knowledge and experience to support next-generation major system acquisitions across multiple phases of the Systems Engineering process. This role will directly support the customer Chief Engineer by organizing and leading Aerospace domain expert support of requirements development, interface development, assembly, integration, test, sell-off, and risk management. This Systems Engineer will also guide teams to address risks and issues in testing, and coordinate with counterparts across Enterprise interfaces to ensure mission success. This is a full‑time position based in Chantilly, VA, which requires 100% onsite work.

Collaborating with Aerospace counterparts external to the program office across the Enterprise

Coordinating Aerospace team support of threat‑related customer activities

Leading non‑conformance, anomaly, and major technical issue response teams during Space, Ground, and Enterprise‑related customer activities

Coordinating Systems Engineering support for milestone reviews

Providing on‑site Aerospace presence and communicating with the customer, SETA, and contractors

Collaborating with SETA and government customer counterparts to meet mission needs

What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for Project Engineer - Multi‑Disciplinary Engineering: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical/STEM field

6 years of responsible professional engineering experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments

Experience with development, test, and implementation of Space systems

Prior engineering leadership or project management experience

Willing to support frequent travel (typically once or twice per month)

This position requires a current and active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

In addition to the above, the Senior Project Engineer - Multi‑Disciplinary Engineering includes: 12 or more years of responsible professional engineering experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments

Proven experience leading technical support and analysis efforts across different technical groups and program offices

Advanced degree in System Engineering or related technical field

Experience working Space systems development and across the Enterprise for National Security Space customers

Understanding of and experience working with a matrixed engineering organization.

Ability to function optimally, efficiently, and collaboratively with limited supervision

Strong customer focused demeanor with outstanding skills in coordinating exchanges between technical staff and the customer.

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. Benefits Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

Flexible spending accounts

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at peoplemangmnt.Right Path Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

By hiring the industry’s most pre‑eminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance.