The Aerospace Corporation

Sr. Tactical Systems Integration Project Leader

The Aerospace Corporation$171K — $257K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM or equivalent technical field
  • 12+ years in a technical role with experience in C2 systems and cyber security
  • Proficiency in managing and prioritizing multiple tasks
  • Understanding of USSF C2 architecture and requirements
  • Experience navigating organizational ambiguity
  • Strong collaboration and independent working skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Substantial knowledge of the DoD acquisition lifecycle
  • Active TS/SCI government clearance required; U.S. citizenship is essential

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration of Tactical Systems with Battle Management Systems
  • Collaborate with external organizations to develop integration solutions
  • Conduct hands-on technical integration related to USSF C2
  • Influence stakeholders to advance proposed integrations
  • Coordinate with engineering teams across different locations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
  • 401(k) with company contributions and immediate vesting
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Variable pay for exceptional contributions
  • Relocation assistance
  • Professional growth and development programs
  • Education assistance programs
  • Inclusive work environment promoting 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, development planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape the future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including US Space Force, U.S Space Command, Air Force Material 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. DSG also assists 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 C2 Operational Systems team is looking for a Sr. Tactical Systems Integration Project Leader to lead the integration of the Tactical Systems with the Battle Management Systems procured by the organization. This leadership position will require systematically understanding system integration points, developing an integration plan, and leading a team of experts implementing the integration solutions of multiple tactical systems over the next 1-2 year time frames.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading a team of network, software, and data experts evaluating potential integration points of existing tactical systems with battle management systems.
  • Collaborating with outside organizations to development feasible solutions enabling enterprise integration.
  • Performing hands on technical integration work in the fields of USSF C2
  • Influencing key government and contractor stakeholders to move forward with proposed integrations.
  • Working with other Aerospace, government, and contractor engineering teams who reside in different physical locations, specifically Colorado Springs, CO and El Segundo, CA

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements Sr. Project Leader -Cyber Security & Cloud Computing Architecture:

  • Bachelor27s degree in a STEM field or equivalent technical area of study
  • 12 or more years of experience in a relevant technical field with some experience related to C2 systems, cloud, and cyber security
  • Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively
  • Working understanding of the USSF C2 architecture and key requirements
  • Experience dealing with organizational ambiguity
  • Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working through complex engineering challenges which have both technical and political contributions
  • Substantive experience with the DoD acquisition lifecycle
  • Willing to travel occasionally to work location 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:

  • Hands on development experience
  • Experience operating effectively in complex working environments
  • Experience working directly with contractors to implement and test complex designs
  • Experience with agile development programs and test strategies that support that construct
  • Familiarity with military space systems and operational concepts
  • Experience defining and implementing a strategic technical vision
  • Hands-on experience with space based tactical systems
  • Hands-on experience with cloud software deployments
  • Ability to obtain necessary SAP level clearances

We offer a competitive compensation package where you27ll 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)

$171,400.00 - $257,100.00

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 2D 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

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other2Dthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

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.
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1960

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