The Aerospace Corporation

Sr. Golden Dome Mission Engineering and Integration Project Lead

The Aerospace Corporation$155K — $233K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent
  • 12+ years of experience in technical field, particularly missile defense and space systems
  • Ability to prioritize, scope, plan, and execute complex technical projects
  • Experience leading teams effectively
  • Understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and best practices
  • Familiarity with the Department of Defense's Mission Engineering process
  • Knowledge of System of Systems Engineering principles
  • Experience with the DOW acquisition lifecycle
  • Current TS/SCI clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Lead Mission Engineering and MBSE efforts for Golden Dome
  • Capture needs of the Warfighter for studies and analyses
  • Frame problems and execute studies to provide value to government clients
  • Influence government stakeholders with data-based recommendations
  • Collaborate with dispersed engineering teams across multiple states
  • Ensure systems meet the requirements of the Golden Dome Program Office
  • Align system engineering practices with rapid development needs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Flexible work schedules, including telework options
  • Generous 401(k) with immediate eligibility and a company-paid benefit up to 12% based on service
  • Professional growth and development programs
  • Relocation assistance
  • Education assistance programs
  • Inclusive work environment prioritizing teamwork and respect
Full Job Description

The Defense 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 Material 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 Golden Dome Solutions Office supports the Office of the Director of Golden Dome. We advise the government on cross-architectural trades, perform mission engineering and systems engineering activities, lead analyses to inform decision-making, and interface with partner offices to enable the government to move rapidly and deploy the next-generation missile defense shield for the United States.

Are you interested in being at the forefront of Golden Dome, one of the top national defense priorities? If so, consider this exciting position in the Golden Dome Integration team. Our team supports the program office through Mission Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), with a particular focus on space systems. We are looking for a Sr.Mission Engineering and Integration Project Lead to lead modeling and analysis efforts across the corporation and proactively assist the government with identifying and solving Mission and System of Systems challenges. Join us today and become a part of a culture that promotes innovation, growth, and technical excellence!

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Chantilly, VA or Huntsville, AL.

What Youll Be Doing

  • Leading and orchestrating teams in Mission Engineering and MBSE efforts in support of Golden Dome
  • Capturing the needs and voice of the Warfighter to integrate into studies and analyses
  • Framing problems and executing studies to ensure team efforts deliver maximum value to government customers
  • Influencing key government stakeholders to adopt recommendations based on data
  • Working with other Aerospace, government, and contractor engineering teams who reside in different physical locations and time zones, including VA, CO, AL, and CA.
  • Ensuring the performance and capabilities of systems within the portfolio are adequate to meet the Golden Dome Program Office s needs
  • Collaborating with other organizations and orchestrating efforts to ensure maximum effectiveness
  • Aligning system engineering rigor with rapid development practices

What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for Sr. Project Leader  Enterprise Systems Engineering

  • Bachelor s degree in a STEM field or equivalent
  • 12 or more years of experience in a relevant technical field with some experience related to missile defense and space systems
  • Proven ability to prioritize, scope, plan, and execute multiple complex technical efforts
  • Proven ability to lead and inspire teams to perform their best work
  • Working understanding of MBSE and best practices
  • Working understanding of DOW s Mission Engineering process
  • Working understanding of System of Systems Engineering principles and best practices
  • Proven ability to apply Department-level or other high-level guidance in day-to-day work
  • Substantive experience with the DOW acquisition lifecycle
  • Willing to travel occasionally to travel to locations or customer site approx. 10-20%.
  • Current and active TS/SCI government clearance, which is issued by the US government. US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

  • Advanced degree in a STEM field
  • Hands-on experience with UAFML or SysML
  • Hands-on experience using digital tools to conduct mission engineering and analysis
  • Hands-on experience with military space systems and operational concepts
  • Hands-on experience with missile defense systems
  • Experience defining and implementing a strategic technical vision
  • Ability to obtain necessary SAP level clearance

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll 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)

$155,900.00 - $233,900.00

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

About The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) headquartered in El Segundo, California. The corporation provides technical guidance and advice on all aspects of space missions to military, civil, and commercial customers. Aerospace also designs and develops spacecraft, sensors, and other systems in support of national security, civil, and commercial customers. The corporation has more than 4,000 employees and operates a number of laboratories and test facilities across the United States.
Learn more about The Aerospace Corporation
Size
4,000 employees
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Founded
1960

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