Space Enterprise Design Engineer

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 advances the integration of strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. Bringing together a broad range of engineering disciplines, the division addresses complex mission challenges across a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national priorities. Its work spans the full capability lifecycle, from early concept development and architecture design to performance assessment and mission application.

The Enterprise Design Subdivision is seeking systems engineers and architects who are energized by complexity, motivated by mission impact, and excited to help shape innovative solutions for critical space challenges. In this role, you will contribute to the design, analysis, and integration of mission and enterprise architectures that support national security objectives. You will work across technical domains and organizational boundaries to help deliver thoughtful, effective, and forward-looking solutions.

As a member of this team, you will support system-, mission-, and portfolio-level trades and analyses; contribute to architecture development efforts; and help integrate technical, operational, and strategic considerations into actionable recommendations. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across space, ground, and communications domains while working alongside experts from a wide range of engineering and mission disciplines.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Support the design of innovative space systems, mission architectures, and their integration into end-to-end enterprise architectures
- Contribute to trades and analyses across the system, mission, and portfolio levels
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and evaluate space, ground, and communications network concepts and architectures
- Help coordinate technical activities across geographically distributed teams and stakeholders
- Contribute to integration efforts across multiple organizations, leveraging strong collaboration and technical breadth
- Analyze complex technical challenges, identify risks, and help develop practical, mission-focused solution options
- Support enterprise integration across disparate datasets to enhance mission understanding and inform decision-making
- Contribute to strategic planning and strategic roadmapping activities tied to future mission and capability development

What You Need To Be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Project Engineer – Enterprise Systems Engineering

- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field
- Experience in systems engineering, system or enterprise architecting, concept design, and/or model-based systems engineering
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including System Modeling Language (SysML) and/or Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)
- Knowledge of System of Systems Engineering and demonstrated systems thinking capabilities
- Experience supporting or collaborating with cross-functional, cross-organizational teams
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to support periodic travel within the continental United States
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, on-site environment
- U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a security clearance

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Sr. Project Engineer – Enterprise Systems Engineering include:

- Additional engineering experience supporting complex systems, enterprise architectures, or mission-focused technical programs
- Experience with DoD and/or IC systems design, enterprise architectures, and/or space mission architectures
- Experience integrating information and analysis across disparate datasets
- Familiarity with strategic planning and strategic road mapping
- Experience working with or supporting Enterprise Architects
- Experience with or knowledge of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process
- Proven ability to collaborate with subject matter experts to develop technical positions, assess risks, and formulate courses of action
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries in support of integrated mission outcomes

How You Can Stand Out

- Master’s and/or Ph.D. in engineering, science, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated experience with system design, optimization, CONOPS, development, mission engineering, integration, and/or test
- Demonstrated experience with MBSE at the system level (e.g., SysML) and/or system-of-systems or enterprise level (e.g., UAF)
- Demonstrated leadership across organizational boundaries and the ability to influence integration outcomes
- Demonstrated effectiveness in collaborative team environments with government customers, contractors, FFRDCs, and SETA personnel
- Experience and familiarity with DoD, Air Force, Space Force, or IC acquisitions and operations
- Experience working in a matrixed engineering organization
- Current active security clearance preferred
- Candidates with a range of experience levels will be considered; strong preference for individuals who are coachable, eager to learn, and motivated to grow

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)
$117,300.00 - $226,900.00

Pay Basis: Annual

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:

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Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

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Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

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Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

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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

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Flexible spending accounts

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Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

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Relocation assistance

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Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

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Education assistance programs

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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.