Senior Project Leader

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 Summary

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 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 Aerospace Space Domain Superiority Directorate, in the Special Programs Division, supports a broad array of Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power missions. We cover the entire threat response chain from the Space Domain Awareness function through the multidomain effects needed for space superiority. These programs include major system acquisitions for multiple ground and space segments, future architecture definition at the data / software / hardware levels, and research and technology development for continuous evolution of space warfighting capabilities.

As the Senior Project Leader (Systems Engineering - Acquisition) supporting Space Systems Command (SSC) in the Space Safari program office, you will contribute to a team that is developing end-to-end solutions and implementing critical space control capabilities. The office supports Space Force by providing rapid responses to address dynamic changes in the operational space environment. Our mission is to deliver space programs on tactical timelines. Our job is to develop concepts, design prototypes, acquire systems, and perform operations. This position allows the unique opportunity to see your contributions impact critical missions in a very short time. You will work on site in the government program office, where you will have frequent interaction with the government and be a member of a tightly integrated team consisting of military, Aerospace, UARC, FFRDC, and SETA personnel.

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

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide mission trades and concept employment concepts to the leadership of the Rapid Reaction Integrated Mission Delta, Space Safari Branch
• Serve as principal technical representative to customer, coordinating efforts in the concurrent acquisition and operational planning of tactically responsive satellite systems
• Act as the integration leader coordinating with senior level specialists and multidisciplinary teams, including ETG and xLab, in the rapid fielding (AI&T, launch integration, launch, on-orbit ops, etc.) of new space vehicles
• Provide CONOPS requirements to Space Operational Command and other government entities on the implementation of critical space control capabilities
• Monitor and support resource planning (including budgets and ETG support)
• Maintaining effective working relationships with customer leadership, capability-delivering contractors, ETG and other program officesupport organizations, including the creation of technical materials and the ability to present to key stakeholders , Space Safari team members and senior leaders
• Acts as a senior mentor to team members, providing technical guidance to staff in both technical duties and program office responsibilities

as well as development insights

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Senior Project Leader (Systems Engineering - Acquisition) :

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or closely related technical field is required

A minimum of 10 years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience with a focus on space systems development is required

Experience in spacecraft development (acquisition, design, build, integration, test, and operations)

Willing to travel to work locations and / or customer sites approx.10-15% (as required)

This position requires a current and active Top Secret / SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain additional security accesses , which is issued by the U . S . government. U.S . 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 :

A current and active Top Secret / SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain additional security accesses , which is issued by the U . S . government, is strongly preferred. U.S . citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

We 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)

$155,900 - $233,900

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 :

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

We 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 Commitment

The 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 peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org .You can also review Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .