Space RCO Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer (Responsive Space Branch)

The Systems Engineer (SE) in the Responsive Space Branch within the Agile Acquisition Directorate (AAD) will support the program office acquiring a critical space system for the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO). The SE will actively participate in all phases of a system lifecycle to ensure an operationally dominant space capability is delivered at the speed of war fighting relevance. The SE will also be responsible for Aerospace reach-back and backplane activities.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at Kirtland Air Force Base.

• Support program reviews, design, development, test, and transition to operations efforts
• Act as technical representative directly supporting Program Manager (O-5)
• Understand and ensure implementation of requirements for system design, mission concept of operations, prototype and test, initial checkout, operations, and operational transition support
• Provide mission assurance and assist with integration efforts
• Witness critical test efforts, verifying procedures and plans are followed appropriately
• Support integration and test anomaly investigations, providing key expertise in protecting schedule, cost, and hardware
• Identify risk areas and mitigation efforts to meet mission objectives
• Represent SpRCO’s interest in Aerospace backplane communications
• Solicit and oversee subject matter experts from the Aerospace Engineering Technical Group (ETG) to employ their expertise on critical problems
• Work closely with members of a diverse team of military, government civilians, prime contractors, SE&I contractors, FFRDCs and National Laboratories

• BS degree in engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences is required or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• 8 or more years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering, program management, or other technical fields
• Demonstrated ability to form teams
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly dynamic Program Office environment with a mix of government, FFRDC, and SETA personnel
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; experience presenting and writing technical information
• Travel is required (10-25%)
• This position requires a current TS/SCI security clearance with SAP eligibility, which is issued by the US Government
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

• Advanced degree in technical subject area (engineering, science or math)
• Systems Engineering experience with rapid operational systems
• An excellent personal technical reputation and a record of personal technical achievement
• Program office experience
• Experience preparing data packages for and working through spectrum management/frequency approval processes

• 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

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.

Security clearance holders and applicants will be properly evaluated for suitability based on the United States Department of Defense's and the United States Army's federal security clearance requirements. Aerospace requires U.S. citizenship for all positions that require a security clearance.