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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 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 at the forefront of integrating and maturing IC and DoW capabilities for the joint warfighter. This is your opportunity to directly influence and advise on the design, requirements, and evaluation of warfighter systems reliant on capabilities delivered by space and ground systems. The focus of the role is to get DoW, IC, and commercial data to warfighters faster through innovative ways. You will significantly contribute to influencing projects for an IC and DoW government customer.

The selected candidate will be required to work 100% on-site in a government office full-time in Chantilly, Virginia with occasional meetings at two other sites in the local area.

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as a trusted advisor on the capability integration of complex electro-optical, RADAR, and radio-frequency technology into existing and future DoD and IC systems.
• Lead engineering assessments with company subject matter experts in modeling and simulation, information systems, software development and mission payload data.
• Cooperate and communicate frequently with FFRDC, SETA, mid-level, and senior government officials to coordinate and report progress, issues, and results
• Work with industry, government program offices, and labs to identify promising emerging technologies for rapid integration into advanced weapon systems.
• Contribute to a government program office that works across the IC, DoW, and multiple agencies to define project scope and technical deliverables

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements Senior Project Engineer - Multi-Disciplinary Engineer

• Bachelor's degree OR Advanced degree in a STEM area
• Minimum 12 years working with the DoW and/or IC to develop, design, and or test air, ground or space systems.
• Minimum 3 years working in the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) on its space and ground architecture to meet warfighter requirements.
• Experience in government program management environments, including the ability to work all phases of design and system acquisition.
• Cooperate and communicate frequently with industry, other FFRDCs, SETA, mid-to-senior government officials to coordinate and report progress, issues, and results.
• Willing to travel domestically approx. up to 10% of the time
• This position requires a current and active TS/SBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Advanced degree in Engineering
• R&D experience in long-range fires or long-range kill chain technology
• Analytic tool development to advance multi-INT tradecraft
• Expertise in modeling & simulation and demonstrable experience in data discovery to transfer advanced concepts to multi-INT mission applications
• Track record of success in both IC and DoW organizations

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

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 various 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 equalopportunity 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,geneticinformation, 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 emailatpeoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.