Systems Engineer - LRSO System Program Office (Casual)

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.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, developmental planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including United States Space Force, United States Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.

The Nuclear Operations Directorate (NOD) is seeking a Systems Engineer to provide mechanical engineering support to the USAF Long Range Stand Off (LRSO) Program Office Air Vehicle group with development, test, and production of the LRSO Cruise Missile.  The position requires someone with hands on experience in systems engineering, specifically configuration management and Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition phase transition. The candidate will be in a customer interface role for the Air Delivered Capabilities Directorate (AFNWC/NDBD) within the USAF Nuclear Weapons Center. The candidate must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills and be able to effectively interface with the government customer and contractors. This position reports directly to the LRSO Systems Director, Nuclear Operations Directorate, Eglin AFB, FL.

Work Model

The majority of work will be performed onsite at a government facility at Eglin AFB, FL with opportunities to work from home occasionally.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the LRSO System Program Office (SPO) Systems Engineering division
• Lead systems studies and analyses that support technical, programmatic, and organizational decision-making on a variety of projects
• Lead studies such as systems architecture analyses, technology development planning and evaluation, organizational effectiveness studies, and risk assessments
• Plan and participate in Systems Engineering Technical Reviews
• Take initiative to inform the program office of perceived systems engineering problems and recommend courses of action and then, coordinate activities with both inter-organizational personnel, program office points of contact, and customer contacts when necessary to scope, plan, and resolve the issues
• Support the SPO in developing products for Milestone C
• Support the SPO in developing acquisition related products (RFP, SOW, etc.)
• Document work in accordance with corporate standards and provide timely technical recommendations to customers by means of technical briefings and reports

What You Need To Be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in science or engineering, or closely related technical field
• Ten or more years of relevant systems engineering experience with an emphasis on configuration management, establishment and maintenance of Configuration Items, and planning and execution of associated reviews (SVR, PRR) and audits (FCA, PCA)
• Experience with developing products required for DoD acquisition phase transition, with emphasis on the Production and Deployment phase
• Willing to travel domestically approximately 10% of the time
• Must work well in a team environment
• Must possess strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing program office needs
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations
• Demonstrate behavior that is consistent with the company’s values of Dedication to Mission Success, Technical Excellence, Commitment to Our People, Objectivity and Integrity, and Innovation
• Position requires a current Secret or DoE L clearance with a closeout date in the last six years (must be able to obtain a DoD Top Secret SCI clearance), which is