Sr. System of Systems Integration Engineer - Missile Warning, Tracking, Defense — El Segundo, CA

As a System of Systems Integration Engineer - Missile Warning, Tracking, Defense (Senior Project Engineer - Systems Engineering - Acquisition and Systems Engineering), you will provide system integration support to the SSC Space Sensing Directorate Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) programs.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at Aerospace or government facilities in El Segundo, CA, or Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, CO.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide the government with system integration (space-ground) expertise for the SN OPIR Programs
• Participate in program status assessments and independent risk assessments that inform government and Aerospace management of perceived technical problems and recommend courses of action
• Contribute to the government’s oversight of and insight for contractor system integration strategies and detailed planning for their system functional and performance testing for the ground, space, and combined ground-space capabilities
• Represent Aerospace in program meetings and technical forums such as design reviews, technical interchanges, and program management reviews
• Prepare briefings and reports to provide status and recommendations to the government and Aerospace management on the technical assessments and analyses performed by Aerospace to support the integration process
• Interact regularly with government teams, development contractors, and other collaborators across the Missile Warning/Tracking/Defense Enterprise
• Develop with the government a mission integration plan and roadmap for the multi-segment delivery of missile warning capabilities and performance to transition to operations

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for System of Systems Integration Engineer - Missile Warning, Tracking, Defense (Senior Project Engineer - Systems Engineering - Acquisition and Systems Engineering):

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field is required
• 12 or more years of related professional engineering/scientific experience with at least (8) years of current space system integration experience with national security space systems is required
• Applied disciplined system integration methods, processes, and tools to identify, assess and enable the resolution of technical disconnects in the successful integration of ground and space segments
• Delivered ground development technical support for integrating, testing, and transitioning the space assets to their ground systems
• Defined critical system integration decision points and milestones/events to ensure the successful transitioning of system capabilities from development to operations
• Recommended integration requirements for digital engineering models and simulations at the system level
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site, domestically- approx. 10% amount (as required)
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

How You Can Stand Out

• Advanced degree in a STEM field is preferred
• Significant involvement in and understanding of Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Missile Warning, Missile Tracking, Missile Defense Mission Areas
• Knowledge of Digital Engineering concepts and Model Based Systems Engineering tools and techniques
• Demonstrated capability to work in a highly dynamic program office environment with a mix of government, FFRDC and SETA personnel
• A current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government is strongly preferred. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

(Min - Max)

$151,300.00 - $226,900.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

• 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

Equal Opportunity Commitment