Space Systems Integration Engineer - (C3) Battle Management

About the role

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.

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 Materiel 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.

As a Space Systems Integration Engineer within the Command, Control, and Communications (C3) Department, you will be responsible for leading the assembling of a holistic view of the national security space system-of-systems, conducting systems performance analysis, and proposing recommendations that unlock the space system capabilities that win the fight tonight. Our team is a technical advisor to the Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO) within the U.S. Space Force and is responsible for ensuring data centers, information technology (IT), and communication networks fulfill the needs of Space Force Guardians for combat battle management. In this role, you will apply engineering skills to tackle some of the most urgent and high visibility systems integration challenges facing the U.S. Space Force.

This position requires full-time on-site presence at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing models of the C3 battle network systems used by the U.S. Space Force for orbital warfare (OW), electromagnetic warfare (EW), and cyberspace warfare (CW), satellite communications (SATCOM), positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT), Missile Warning and Tracking (MWT), Space-Based Sensing and Targeting (SBST), and Theater Electromagnetic Warfare (TEW).
• Employing models to evaluate data center, IT, and communication network performance under a variety of military combat scenarios
• Identifying risks, issues, gaps, and opportunities to improve data centers, IT, and communication systems for the C3 battle network
• Leading subject matter experts in modeling and analysis efforts
• Directly interfacing with the US Space Force as a technical point-of-contact
• Coordinating with stakeholders to organize technical problems, inform system funding plans, and communicate analysis findings

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Project Engineer – Enterprise Systems Engineering

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in engineering, science, mathematics, or an equivalent technical field
• Six or more years of applicable experience in relevant engineering, technical, and or operations of National Security Space systems
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, customers, and corporate staff 
• Experience conducting independent research and technical assessments
• Prior experience leading cross-functional projects
• Proven ability to exercise initiative, persistence, and self-management to deliver impactful products in fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environments
• Willing to travel up to 15% time 
• This position requires an active TS security clearance and SCI access with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required.

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for a Senior Project Engineer – Enterprise Systems Engineering include:

• Ten or more years of applicable experience in relevant engineering, technical, and or operations of National Security Space systems
• Recognition as a leader in multi-disciplinary systems engineering activities for space systems by peers, management, Aerospace program office, Space Force, and or contractor personnel
• Proven ability to mentor emerging engineering talent

How You Can Stand Out

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

• For Project Engineer: Eight or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in a systems engineering and/or program management environment
• For Senior Project Engineer: Twelve or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments
• Previous engineering, acquisition, or operational experience with data centers, IT, and or communication network systems
• Prior roles in a program office responsible for engineering or operations of ground or space systems in the above mission areas
• Previous experience working with SPACECOM, NSDC, SWAC, SSDP, the Space Development Agency, or other national security space users and/or mission partners
• Hands-on experience with AFSIM, STK, SOAP, Python, MATLAB, Excel
• Active top secret security clearance with SCI and SAP accesses

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)

$117,300.00 - $226,900.00Pay 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

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 equal opportunity 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, genetic information, 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 email at [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.