Commercial Technical Assessment Lead

Commercial Technical Assessment Lead# Welcome!## Commercial Technical Assessment Lead Apply:
Chantilly, VA:
El Segundo, CA:
Colorado Springs, CO:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
January 1, 2027 (30+ days left to apply):
R017076

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 Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space-enabled mission effects.
The Enterprise Integration Solutions Office guides the solution of cross-agency, multi-mission capability orchestration problems by building and leveraging integration expertise throughout the corporation. We build agile project teams who collaborate across disciplines, customers, international partners, and industry in support of national outcomes.
The Commercial Space Integration Center (CSIC) integrates cutting-edge commercial solutions into government space missions, enhancing national capabilities. We bridge industry advancements with national objectives by surveying the market for innovative concepts, fostering relationships, assessing solution viability, and promoting modern acquisition strategies. We are looking for a Commercial Technical Assessment Lead (Project Leader – Enterprise Systems Engineering) within the CSIC to lead teams that conduct rigorous technical evaluations to ensure commercial solutions meet mission requirements and seamlessly integrate into national capabilities.

** Work Model
** This full-time position requires 100% onsite work in Chantilly, VA, El Segundo, CA, or Colorado Springs, CO.

** What You’ll Be Doing
*** Develop and deliver decision support products or detailed technical evaluations of commercial offerings/technologies to determine their viability and readiness for integration into government systems.
* Lead teams to perform commercial requirements discovery, reference architecture development, systems engineering services, end-to-end technical viability assessments, service portfolio optimization, and integrated foresight products for our customers.
* Identify and advise customers on the technical risks associated with integrating commercial solutions into national capabilities.
* Collaborate with national space enterprise customers to understand their mission requirements and challenges.
* Foster relationships with commercial vendors and industry partners to stay abreast of the latest technological advancements and trends.
* Support rapid prototyping initiatives to demonstrate the potential of commercial technologies in operational environments.
** What You Need to be Successful
*** Minimum Requirements for the Project Leader:
* * Bachelor’s degree Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering Management, or related STEM discipline
* 6 years of experience in systems engineering and technical assessments
* Proven experience in technical viability evaluation and integration…