Senior Systems and Acquisitions 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.

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.

This position blends the technical benefits of systems and digital engineering to apply to the program office location in Chantilly, VA. The National Systems Group programs require system engineering and integration (SE&I) and acquisition program expertise to execute a vital national program. The candidate will develop and execute studies to support Systems Engineering and Integration activities for focus areas such as systems engineering; acquisition programmatic and technical development effectiveness; requirements development and analysis; and risk assessments.

The Senior Systems and Acquisitions Engineer (Senior Project Engineer - Systems Engineering) will be home roomed and managed from the Systems Integration and Test Office (SITO) in Aerospace’s Engineering and Technology Group. The position will be managed out of SITO and tasked by the program office as a matrixed position. This will require the candidate to work collaboratively with acquisition and modernization program staff to fully leverage the Aerospace Corporation's technical capabilities in all relevant areas to best support the ground system for the SIGINT mission. This construct links to applicant to the engineering expertise in Aerospace while directly supporting the customer.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide expert system integration and systems engineering to challenging National space related development.
• Provide subject matter expertise in one of the following domains: SIGINT missions, Mission Management, or Ground architecture for a large, proliferated space constellation.
• Conduct technical analysis of lifecycle acquisition programs and processes to enhance efficiencies, improve program oversight, identify improvement areas and develop technical solutions for resolution.
• Develop technical solutions that improve Mission Assurance practices within the National SIGINT enterprise through the application of proven scientific, engineering, quality, and program management principles toward the goal of achieving mission success.
• Conduct systems studies and analyses that support technical, programmatic, and organizational decision-making on a variety of acquisition and modernization projects.
• Perform studies such as systems architecture analyses, technology development planning and evaluation, organizational effectiveness studies, and risk assessments.
• Develop systems engineering expertise to accomplish collaborations with program development and program execution staff to fully leverage the Aerospace Corporation's technical capabilities in all relevant areas to best support the program office.
• Lead integrated teams to develop engineering assessments of acquisitions and capabilities for system lifecycle application and utilization.
• Represent the Aerospace Corporation to senior level customers.

Work Model

• This is a full-time position based in Chantilly, VA offering a hybrid work model that combines at least 3 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow. 

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements: Senior Systems and Acquisitions Engineer - Senior Project Engineer - Systems Engineering

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in engineering, science, or other field of study coupled with equivalent experience in technical operations and/or management of advanced technology national security systems.
  • 12 years of experience in the acquisition program development and management; application of system engineering principles including requirements engineering and analysis, risk management, quality; demonstrated knowledge of acquisition program management principles to achieve success of a design, development, testing, deployment, and oper