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Resilient Missile Warning & Tracking Epoch 1- Lead SEIT Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation El Segundo, CA

Job Description

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.Job SummaryDefense 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 Materiel 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 Missile Warning, Tracking & Defense (MWTD) Mission Integration Department within DSG provides systems engineering, integration and test (SEIT) support to the Resilient Missile Warning & Tracking (RMWT) acquisition program office (SSC/SYD 84/MT). The RMWT program is responsible for the full lifecycle development and fielding of a Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) constellation of missile warning and tracking satellites. As the Resilient Missile Warning & Tracking Epoch 1- Lead SEIT Engineer(Senior Project Engineer - Acquisition & Systems Engineering), you will provide systems engineering leadership to the Epoch 1 SEIT effort within the RMWT program. The role involves working closely with the acquisition program office (SSC/SYD 84/MT), the RMWT Epoch 1 space contractor and other FFRDC, SE&I and SETA contractors to execute a disciplined systems engineering approach to the RMWT Epoch 1 technical baseline integration, verification & validation (V&V), and launch & early orbit phase (LEOP) of the program. The role encompasses the full range of the systems engineering, integration and test (SEIT) discipline, including requirements and interfaces management, development and execution of program V&V approach, the application of specialty engineering, cost, schedule, and risk & opportunity management. In this role you will act as the primary Aerospace liaison to the government for RMWT Epoch 1 systems engineering.The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.What You'll Be Doing Work closely with the government and contractor teams to ensure requirement decomposition adequacy and to develop and execute the program verification & validation (V&V) approachProactively identify risk and opportunity trades and present findings to government decision makers; participate in contractor and government risk and opportunity boardsLeverage subject matter experts in specialty engineering disciplines to ensure the technical adequacy of the RMWT Epoch 1 contractors' engineering approachGuide teams of SMEs to assess contractor work products for adequacy and adherence to program requirementsProvide technical support to interface finalization, giver/receiver (G/R) management, and program systems engineering processes, e.g., engineering review boards (ERBs), configuration control boards (CCBs), etc. technical exchanges with key external organizationsWork closely with RMWT ground contractor(s) to facilitate the transition of the Epoch 1 baseline into the RWMT Ground Modernization & Integration (GMI) ground baselineWork closely with Aerospace management to define RMWT Epoch 1 SEIT priorities; assist with oversight and management of program staffing and budgets for the Aerospace RMWT Epoch 1 SEIT line of effort (LOE)What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for the Resilient Missile Warning & Tracking Epoch 1- Lead SEIT Engineer (Senior Project Engineer - Systems Engineering - Acquisition & Systems Engineering):Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or other relevant field is requiredA minimum of (12) years of progressively more responsible experience in systems engineering or program management is requiredExperience in the acquisition and development of space and ground systemsExperience with the application of industry standards for space system development such as the IEEE Standard for System Development Lifecycle (IEEE/ISO/IEC 15288)Proven ability to establish and maintain trusted relationships with government customers, SETA contractors, and key stakeholders under minimal supervisionExcellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for interactions at all levels of corporate and government leadershipDemonstrated ability to work adaptively on multiple tasks in a small, diverse team in a fast-paced environmentAbility to travel domestically, approximately once a monthThis position requires a current and active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearanceHow You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:Advanced degree in a STEM field or other relevant field is strongly preferredStrong knowledge with Missile Warning & Tracking mission area, architecture and performanceExperience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital technical baselinesProficiency with rapid acquisition models and best practices especially as applied to DoD programsProgram office and management experience; experience directing matrixed technical support teamsWe 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 - $226,900Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership CompetenciesOur 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 StrategicallyLead ChangeEngage with ImpactFoster InnovationDeliver 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 plansPaid holidays, sick time, and vacationStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options401(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 hireFlexible spending accountsVariable pay program for exceptional contributionsRelocation assistanceProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your careerEducation assistance programsAn 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 CommitmentThe Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity 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,geneticinformation, 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 emailat [email protected] .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

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