Space System Architecture Capability Lead

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.

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division   leverages   a broad array of engineering disciplines against a wide-ranging and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.

The Architecture Concepts Department ( ArCon ) provides   expertise   in architecture methods, processes, and tools to an extremely broad range of customers, including National Space Security (NSS) and other defense programs, NASA, NOAA, NNSA, DHS, and others.    ArCon   staff   participate   in and lead architecture trade studies, architecture conceptualization studies, architecture modeling tasks, and program assessment analyses at multiple levels of complexity, ranging from prototype systems to full scale acquisition systems in the space, ground, communications, and network domains.    ArCon   applies disciplined system architecting principles and leads cross-functional teams to   provide   impactful guidance to   assist   our customers in making key acquisition and operations decisions.

Work Model: This position will follow an in-person work model at one of Aerospace’s campuses in Chantilly, VA   or El Segundo, CA.

What   You’ll   Be Doing

- Direct   complex   technical activities, organize   multi- disciplinary   project teams, and execute a variety of   space   architecture conceptualization, assessment, and modeling activities and provide decision support   expertise   to Aerospace program offices as a technical subject matter expert and project leader

- S teer and implement strategy   in   space system   architectures   for the   department , and   seek ,   identify , and pursue opportunities for   additional , expanded, and new business and   assist   higher management in the evaluation and pursuit of new opportunities

- Lead efforts to   identify   and incorporate emerging technologies, commercial capabilities, interoperable solutions, and industry best   practices   into   space   system architecture s

- Campaign to   establish   new   partnerships   with a wide range of   departments across   the Engineering and Technology Group   and program offices , serving   as   the   subdivision focal point   for   leading high-impact   space   architecture   design and evaluation,   trade studies , analysis of   alternatives, programmatic   assessments , and   investigating   urgent technical problems

- Expand   scope of   ArCon   relationship with program offices and customer bases, such as   SSIO , SWAC, SSDP ,   and the IC,   and leverage department staff   and   expertise   from across ETG   to   solve complex customer problems .

- Facilitate outreach and e ducat ion of   ETG, p rogram offices, customers,   and   industry   on   Aerospace   space system   architecture capabilities

- Initiate new program office relationships   to collaboratively   define   new   tasking ,   utilizing   system architecting problem framing principles to   enable   program offices to define the problem space, create implementation plans, and identify   appropriate personnel   to perform the work based on your knowledge of resources and   expertise   across the company

- M entor   early career and experienced   staff, serving as a role model and   technical   advisor to an exceptionally talented and highly motivated cadre of architects, analysts, and modelers   to   develop   department capabilities and meet emerging demand for department   expertise .

What you   Need   To   Be Successful   (Minimum Requirements for   Sr.   Project   Engineer   – Enterprise Systems Engineering)

- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field

- At least   1 0   years of   increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments , with a strong command of systems engineering principles

- Leadership e xperience in system or enterprise architecting, systems engineering, concept design, and/or model-based systems engineering

- Demonstrated a bility to   identify   problem space, assess trade options, and   independently   formulate courses of action

- Experience   initiating   and leading cross-functional, cross-organizational teams to   plan and   execute projects or studies

- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present methods and results effectively in   leadership   briefings, formal reports, and informal communications

- Exceptional time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and schedule commitments

- Demonstrated ability to   establish   and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with employees, customers, acquisition program offices, and contractors

- Exhibit   exceptionally   high level   of innovation, creativeness, and initiative

- Available and willing to travel domestically and/or internationally approx. 5-10%

- A current and active Top Secret/SCI security clearance issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is   required   to obtain a security clearance

How You Can Stand Out

- Advanced degree ( Master's   or Ph.D.) from an accredited program in a relevant engineering discipline

- Demonstrated initiative to innovate, shape, drive, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of tasks, projects, or organizations

- Experience in   training,   mentoring   and inspiring staff

- Experience working in partnership with multiple Aerospace program offices and customers

- Strong interpersonal networks with Aerospace and customer organizations that can be   leveraged   to establish collaborations and obtain sponsorship for projects

- Experience in methods and processes for early life cycle systems engineering, system architecting, and US government system acquisition

- Experience with Intelligence Community systems engineering and programmatic processes, methods, tools, and personnel

- Experience with   space   architectures   at the system level inclusive of   satellites, constellations, ground systems, networks, user terminals, and   external interfaces

- Experience with space system architecture conceptual design, analysis, and concurrent engineering techniques

- Experience with architecture modeling and/or descriptive system modeling for MBSE

- Experience with architecture frameworks such as the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)

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)
$151,300.00 - $226,900.00

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  [email protected] . You can also review  Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .