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, developmental planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including United States Space Force, United States 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.
This position is for a systems test lead who will provide technical leadership to the planning and execution of the integrated system test campaign for the Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking (MWT) program at Space Systems Command (SSC). The role involves working closely with the acquisition program office (SSC/SNR), ground and space contractors, and external testing organizations to develop and execute a robust system level test strategy, aligned to program cost, schedule and risk objectives. The role includes providing technical leadership to integrated test teams, conducting risk and opportunity trades, and assessing contractor test artifacts for adequacy and integration into the broader system test flow. The role will act as a key liaison to external test organizations responsible for conducting DT&E and OT&E for the Resilient MWT program.
Work Model
This position is on-site in El Segundo, CA. Telecommuting is possible 1-2 days per week depending on the needs of the program and customer.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide technical leadership to the Resilient MWT program office in developing and executing an integrated system test campaign across a multi-contractor system baseline
- Act as system test spokesperson on Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) integrated product teams (IPTs); work shoulder-to-shoulder with government, SETA, SE&I and other FFRDC leads to ensure system test is well-integrated with the broader program systems engineering approach
- Lead the Aerospace test team in proactively identifying test related risk and opportunity trades, executing technical assessments of contractor test artifacts and presenting findings to government decision makers
- Develop, manage and mentor an Aerospace test engineering team by defining tasking, reviewing work products for technical adequacy, and mentoring junior staff in the test discipline
- Work closely with Aerospace management to define test support priorities; provide oversight and management of program staffing and budgets for the Aerospace system test line of effort (LOE)
What You Need to be Successful - Senior Project Leader, Systems Test Engineering
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in science, mathematics, or engineering discipline
- Experience with specific phases of system assessments to include: system requirements breakdown, test design/design of experiments, test planning, test execution, data collecting, data analysis, and test reporting
- Experience with DoD, USAF, and/or USSF Test and Evaluation policy, guidance, and best practices
- Twelve or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in test engineering and program management
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams
- Proven ability to establish and maintain trusted relationships with government customers, SETA contractors, and key stakeholders under minimal supervision
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for interactions at all levels of government and corporate leadership
- Demonstrated ability to work adaptively on multiple tasks in a small, diverse team in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel domestically, approximately once every other month
- This position requires a current and active Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI, 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 the following
- Advanced degree in engineering, mathematics, science, computer science, or other technical discipline
- Experience with Missile Warning & Tracking/Missile Defense architecture and performance
- Experience working large, complex issues and the ability to break down problems into meaningful steps to accomplish with a team
- Program office and management experience; experience directing matrixed technical support teams
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:
- 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, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
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What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration.
Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies.
Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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