Sr. System of Systems Integration Engineer - Missile Warning, Tracking, Defense

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.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 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. As a System of Systems Integration Engineer - Missile Warning, Tracking, Defense (Senior Project Engineer - Systems Engineering - Acquisition and Systems Engineering), you will provide system integration support to the SSC Space Sensing Directorate Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) programs.The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at Aerospace or government facilities in El Segundo, CA, or Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, CO.What You’ll Be DoingProvide the government with system integration (space-ground) expertise for the SN OPIR ProgramsParticipate in program status assessments and independent risk assessments that inform government and Aerospace management of perceived technical problems and recommend courses of actionContribute to the government’s oversight of and insight for contractor system integration strategies and detailed planning for their system functional and performance testing for the ground, space, and combined ground-space capabilitiesRepresent Aerospace in program meetings and technical forums such as design reviews, technical interchanges, and program management reviewsPrepare briefings and reports to provide status and recommendations to the government and Aerospace management on the technical assessments and analyses performed by Aerospace to support the integration processInteract regularly with government teams, development contractors, and other collaborators across the Missile Warning/Tracking/Defense EnterpriseDevelop with the government a mission integration plan and roadmap for the multi-segment delivery of missile warning capabilities and performance to transition to operationsWhat You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for System of Systems Integration Engineer - Missile Warning, Tracking, Defense (Senior Project Engineer - Systems Engineering - Acquisition and Systems Engineering): Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field is required12 or more years of related professional engineering/scientific experience with at least (8) years of current space system integration experience with national security space systems is requiredApplied disciplined system integration methods, processes, and tools to identify, assess and enable the resolution of technical disconnects in the successful integration of ground and space segmentsDelivered ground development technical support for integrating, testing, and transitioning the space assets to their ground systemsDefined critical system integration decision points and milestones/events to ensure the successful transitioning of system capabilities from development to operationsRecommended integration requirements for digital engineering models and simulations at the system levelWilling to travel occasionally to work location or customer site, domestically- approx. 10% amount (as required) This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearanceHow You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:Advanced degree in a STEM field is preferredSignificant involvement in and understanding of Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Missile Warning, Missile Tracking, Missile Defense Mission AreasKnowledge of Digital Engineering concepts and Model Based Systems Engineering tools and techniquesDemonstrated capability to work in a highly dynamic program office environment with a mix of government, FFRDC and SETA personnelA current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government is strongly preferred. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearanceWe 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)$151,300.00 - $226,900.00Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership CompetenciesOur 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 StrategicallyLead Cha