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 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 new hire will join the Space Planning, Readiness, and Operations (SPRO) Department team to provide operationally focused space solutions for warfighter and end users in support of our Department of War (DoW), Intelligence Community (IC), and civil customers. We serve as the EED and ETG entry point for wargaming and exercises, space operations planning, and operationally relevant support to connect corporate technical capabilities and operational requirements, integrate capabilities across the space enterprise, and educate the workforce on space operations and warfighting. Do you want to have a positive impact on the present and future space enterprise? Join us as a Space Weaponeering Specialist on the Space Planning, Readiness, and Operations Department team at The Aerospace Corporation!

Work Model

100% Onsite: This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA, which requires 100% onsite work. Colorado Springs, CO may be an alternate work location.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leveraging your knowledge of the weaponeering and Joint Targeting Cycle to provide planning and course of action (COA) development to Department of War (DoW) customers.

Supporting customers across strategic, operational, and tactical levels.

Applying Joint Munition Effectiveness Manual (JMEM)-related analysis to US Space Force hard problems.

Translating operational needs into acquisition requirements.

Identifying limitations/issues with current architectures, systems, and integration processes.

Building roadmaps for short-term and long-term operations and processes to feed into future acquisition strategies.

Interfacing with acquisition organizations to aid their understanding of operational concepts of employment, tactics, techniques, procedures, and operations requirements to facilitate operations system utility across the DOTMLPF-P framework.

Serving as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on air, space, and cyber operations.

Working across space mission and program boundaries to identify common program challenges and risks, provide enterprise recommendations, and lead issues to closure.

Working closely and effectively with internal and external partners in integrated product teams that include government, industry, FFRDC members, and collaboration across Aerospace.

Communicating effectively with customers and management through timely reporting of technical issues, analysis reports, and recommendations.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Engineering Specialist

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in a relevant discipline.

8 or more years of increasing responsibility and related career experience to include background performing weaponeering functions, leveraging JMEM, applying the JTC, etc.

Experience in space control, command and control, operational planning, or battle management.

Proven experience taking initiative and delivering on commitments.

Familiarity with acquisition strategies and/or processes.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Experience working with government customers like US Space Command, US Space Force, and/or the NRO.

Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site approx. if required.

Active Top Secret security clearance; eligible for SCI and SAP/SAR.

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Senior Engineering Specialist include:

12 or more years of relevant career experience.

Demonstrated blend of operational, technical, and leadership experience.

How You Can Stand Out

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

Advanced degree from a recognized institution in a relative discipline.

Weapons School graduate.

Experience in weaponeering in a non-space domain (e.g., ground, maritime, air).

Demonstrated background in leading teams in all major aspects of space operations.

Joint Planning experience with a Combatant Command J3/5 or Joint Staff J3/5.

Experience with different space operations mission areas/functions such as electronic warfare (EW); orbital warfare (OW); missile warning missile tracking (MW/MT); space domain awareness (SDA); intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR); command and control (C2); satellite communications (SATCOM) or space data transport; or, position, navigation, and timing (PNT).

Experience on an acquisition program.

Experience in operational and tactical level processes.

Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI access and/or SAP/SAR access.

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 - $226,900.00
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 peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

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