Sr. Space Domain Awareness Space 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 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 Air Force Space Command, U.S. Strategic Command, Air Force Materiel 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. The **Sr. Space Domain Awareness Space Systems Engineer** will work closely with the customer and colleagues to effectively lead matrixed engineering in support of a dynamic and fast-paced space program at the cutting edge of the Acquisition Transformation Strategy. Working within Space Systems Command’s Space-Based Surveillance & Reconnaissance Branch, you will be expected to drive innovation, demonstrate agility, and provide technical leadership to overcome complex acquisition challenges, all while laying the foundation for the program’s long-term success. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA. **What You’ll Be Doing** - Provide technical leadership and coordination throughout all phases of a complex space program, from acquisition and design to launch, initialization and operations - Assess design, build, and test activities for payload and bus hardware, ensuring technical rigor and compliance with mission objectives - Develop and assess mission CONOPS, requirements, and test programs with a focus on mission integration, mission assurance, and product quality - Coordinate cross-organizational teams of Aerospace Engineering Technology Group (ETG) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to provide customers with technical reach-back for issue resolution and independent assessments of technical performance - Work in a fast-paced environment with many interesting technical challenges that require strategy, critical thinking, and collaboration **What You Need to be Successful** *Minimum Requirements for Sr Project Engineer – Engineering Program Management* *:* - Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited program in physical science, engineering, or a relevant STEM field. - 12 or more years of experience in relevant engineering/technical/operational aspects of National Security Space systems - Experience supporting hardware acquisition and lifecycle activities, including design, build, integration, and test - Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for interactions at all levels of corporate and government leadership - Proven experience taking initiative and delivering on commitments - Willing to travel domestically approximately 10% - **Current Top Secret/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain additional clearances, which are issued by the U.S. government.** U.S. citizenship is required to obtain security clearance. **How You Can Stand Out** *It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:* - Proven experience successfully interacting with or working in a program office environment, such as a mixed working environment of customers, SETA, and FFRDC - Experience lead…