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 Systems Engineering Division (SED) provides unmatched experience in
systems engineering to the U.S. government and to numerous public and private
agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and
commercial companies involved in the advanced application of space technology.
From systems architecture development to system analysis and optimization,
astrodynamics, orbital debris, navigation, failure analysis, mission
assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis,
SED exploits an incredibly broad array of engineering and business disciplines
against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs and national challenges.
We are looking for a Systems of Systems Engineer-SATCOM (Engineering
Specialist/Sr. Engineering Specialist) to join the The System-of-Systems
Engineering (SOSE) Office. SOSE provides a wide array of architectural and
portfolio analysis capabilities and integrates expertise and other system
analysis and design capabilities from across the Aerospace Engineering and
Technology Group (ETG) to support our customers' most challenging
acquisition, portfolio, enterprise, and cross-system architectural decisions.
Work Model:
This is a full-time, 100% on-site position based in Colorado Springs, CO
or Albuquerque, NM.
What You'll Be Doing
Providing broadband and narrowband technical and analytical support to the
Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC) in the portfolio decision
support, risk analysis and enterprise portfolio planning areas
Educating the SATCOM and Joint community on the impact and transition to new
communications architectures articulated in the SWAC Future Force Design
Developing, fostering and maintaining relationships with customers to better
understand their portfolio gaps and challenges
Defining analytic tasks to address customer portfolio gaps
Facilitating the deployment and implementation of Aerospace/Industry
developed digital engineering tools and frameworks with both internal and
government customers
Identifying new capabilities and enhancements to current digital engineering
capabilities to better support emerging needs in the areas of MBSE,
enterprise integration and system of systems engineering
Reaching across the Aerospace Engineering Backplane to obtain required
expertise
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for the Engineering Specialist position
Undergraduate degree in engineering, science, or mathematics from an
accredited program
8 or more years of increasingly responsible professional
engineering/technical experience, including experience in a systems
engineering, and/or program management environment
Familiarity with legacy and emerging satellite communications systems
(WGS, Transponded SATCOM, Starlink)
Experience in portfolio-level analysis and architecting activities
Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to
change, and demonstrate initiative under pressure
Good communication skills and the ability to document and identify potential
challenges, gaps and recommenda ions on solving identified issues
A foundation in Systems of Systems Engineering (SoSE), understanding the
key concepts and how to employ them in a complex environment
Experience in independently conducting long-range technical and programmatic
studies and developing report findings and recommendations
Willing to travel domestically 1-2 times a year
This position requires a the ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance,
which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a
security clearance.
In addition to the above, the Senior Engineering Specialist requires:
Advanced degree in science, math, or engineering
12 or more years of increasingly responsible professional
engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems
engineering and/or program management environments
Demonstrated successful leadership of portfolio-level analysis and
architecting activities
Demonstrated successful leadership of broad, multidisciplinary teams
involving cost analysis, schedule analysis, risk... For full info follow
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The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which
unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing
superior customer solutions. 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