Warfighter Systems Integration Engineer

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 Mission Integration Division is adding a Warfighter Systems Integration Engineer (Senior Project Engineer - Multi-Disciplinary Engineering) to evaluate and advise on the design, requirements, and evaluation of warfighter systems reliant on capabilities delivered by space and ground sensors. The focus of the role is to get Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC) and commercial data to warfighter systems faster through innovative ways. You will significantly contribute to influencing projects in the National Reconnaissance Office's (NRO) Mission Integration Directorate.

Work Model

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

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as a trusted advisor on the mission capability integration of complex electro-optical, RADAR, and radio-frequency technology into existing and future DoD and IC systems.
• Apply knowledge of space and ground enterprise to facilitate technical exchanges with cross-program and cross-stakeholder teams to resolve technical issues and deliver enterprise capabilities.
• Lead engineering assessments with company subject matter experts in modeling and simulation, information systems, mission payloads, and vehicle systems design.
• Work with industry, government program offices, and labs to identify promising emerging technologies for rapid integration into advanced weapon systems.
• Work in a government program office and contribute to group efforts.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements Senior Project Engineer - Multi-Disciplinary Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or an appropriate technical discipline
• Minimum 10 years of progressively more responsible experience.
• Experience working with the DoD and/or IC to develop, design, and or test air, ground or space systems.
• Experience in government program management environments, including the ability to work all phases of design and system acquisition.
• Working knowledge of DoD and IC interrelationships and space-related issues.
• Willing to travel domestically approx. up to 10% of the time.
• This position requires a current and active TS/SBI/SCI security clearance which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. This position will also require the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph.

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Expertise in Air Force, Navy, and/or Army CONOPS for long-range kill chain systems and associated architecture of the space enterprise.
• Fundamental understanding of RF systems and multi-INT mission applications.

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 diverse 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/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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 ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.