Sr. LRSO Systems Engineer

Position Overview

The Nuclear Operations Directorate (NOD) at The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a LRSO Systems Engineer to provide mechanical engineering support to the USAF Long Range Stand Off (LRSO) Program Office Air Vehicle group with development, test, and production of the LRSO Cruise Missile. This full‑time, on‑site position is located at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

• Support the LRSO System Program Office (SPO) Systems Engineering division.
• Lead systems studies and analyses that support technical, programmatic, and organizational decision‑making on a variety of projects.
• Lead studies such as systems architecture analyses, technology development planning and evaluation, organizational effectiveness studies, and risk assessments.
• Plan and participate in Systems Engineering Technical Reviews.
• Take initiative to inform the program office of perceived systems engineering problems, recommend courses of action, and coordinate activities with inter‑organizational personnel, program office points of contact, and customer contacts when necessary to scope, plan, and resolve issues.
• Support the SPO in developing products for different milestones.
• Support the SPO in developing acquisition‑related products (RFP, SOW, etc.).
• Document work in accordance with corporate standards and provide timely technical recommendations to customers by means of technical briefings and reports.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s values of Dedication to Mission Success, Technical Excellence, Commitment to Our People, Objectivity and Integrity, and Innovation.

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering from a recognized institution.
• 8 or more years of relevant systems engineering experience with an emphasis on configuration management, establishment and maintenance of Configuration Items, and planning and execution of associated reviews (SVR, PRR) and audits (FCA, PCA).
• Experience with developing products required for DoD acquisition phase transition, with emphasis on the Production and Deployment phase.
• Willing to travel domestically approximately 10% of the time.
• Current Secret or DoE L clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

• 12 or more years of relevant systems engineering experience with an emphasis on configuration management, establishment and maintenance of Configuration Items, and planning and execution of associated reviews (SVR, PRR) and audits (FCA, PCA).
• Leadership experience developing products required for DoD acquisition phase transition, with emphasis on the Production and Deployment phase.
• Experience supporting acquisition and operation of strategic weapons systems.

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
• 401(k) Plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional growth and development programs.
• Education assistance programs.

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 identity, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.