S teer and implement strategy in space system architectures for the department , and seek , identify , and pursue opportunities for additional , expanded, and new business and assist higher management in the evaluation and pursuit of new opportunities
Lead efforts to identify and incorporate emerging technologies, commercial capabilities, interoperable solutions, and industry best practices into space system architecture s
Expand scope of ArCon relationship with program offices and customer bases, such as SSIO , SWAC, SSDP , and the IC, and leverage department staff and expertise from across ETG to solve complex customer problems .
Facilitate outreach and e ducat ion of ETG, p rogram offices, customers, and industry on Aerospace space system architecture capabilities
M entor early career and experienced staff, serving as a role model and technical advisor to an exceptionally talented and highly motivated cadre of architects, analysts, and modelers to develop department capabilities and meet emerging demand for department expertise .
What you Need To Be Successful (Minimum Requirements for Sr. Project Lead - Enterprise Systems Engineering)
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field
At least 1 2 years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments , with a strong command of systems engineering principles
Leadership e xperience in system or enterprise architecting, systems engineering, concept design, and/or model-based systems engineering
Demonstrated a bility to identify problem space, assess trade options, and independently formulate courses of action
Experience initiating and leading cross-functional, cross-organizational teams to plan and execute projects or studies
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present methods and results effectively in leadership briefings, formal reports,
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
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 Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a wide-ranging and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.
The Architecture Concepts Department ( ArCon ) provides expertise in architecture methods, processes, and tools to an extremely broad range of customers, including National Space Security (NSS) and other defense programs, NASA, NOAA, NNSA, DHS, and others. ArCon staff participate in and lead architecture trade studies, architecture conceptualization studies, architecture modeling tasks, and program assessment analyses at multiple levels of complexity, ranging from prototype systems to full scale acquisition systems in the space, ground, communications, and network domains. ArCon applies disciplined system architecting principles and leads cross-functional teams to provide impactful guidance to assist our customers in making key acquisition and operations decisions.
Work Model: This position will follow an in-person work model at one of Aerospace's campuses in Chantilly, VA , Colorado Springs, CO, or El Segundo, CA.
Aero · El Segundo, CA