International Lead Systems Engineer

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 National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch.

The Advanced Research and Engineering (AR&E) Sub-Division is seeking an innovative and proactive International Lead System Engineer (Senior Project Leader – Systems Engineering) to support customer efforts to demonstrate new system capabilities and foster collaboration not only across the enterprise, but with external international partners.  In this role, you will help to identify and strategize opportunities for collaborative research and development activities across organizations and help foster them through execution.  You will also support the development of new partnerships for R&D.

This is a full-time position based in Chantilly, VA, which requires 100% onsite work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide technical and programmatic knowledge to customers to develop international space security cooperation partnerships for research and development systems.
• Assist the customer in the preparation of strategic plans, program plans, and execution strategies
• Coordinate ETG teams for technical assessments of potential R&D activities.
• Cooperatively work across the enterprise to identify, facilitate, and develop new partnerships and R&D activities.
• Provide mission assurance to system development efforts.
• Provide support as needed to the various projects for test planning & execution, technology assessments for hardware and software, and demonstrations.
• Anticipate future enterprise needs and generate new and innovative solutions.
• Serve as the lead to the National Systems Group export related coordination across the Enterprise

What You Need to be Successful - Senior Project Leader– Systems Engineering

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s OR Advanced degree in a relevant engineering, mathematics, or science field
• 12 years of experience in space systems or ground systems development.
• An ability think strategically and develop plans to effectively implement new strategies.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building abilities
• An ability to adapt to fast changing environments.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%. 
• This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Advanced degree in a relevant engineering, mathematics, or science field
• Experience working collaborative technology development efforts that span across multiple organizations and locations.
• Experience with software development, AI/ML and testing methods for operational systems.

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)

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.