In an era of dynamic change in space, Aerospace is addressing a generation of complex challenges. We operate the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering. Join our team and thrive in a career that matters to the world and you personally.

Summary
Lead Aerospace in the collaboration with customers, contractors and counterparts to drive innovative solutions to challenges in mission payload development, design, build, integration, test and mission operations for resilient space applications. Identify mission specific risk reduction activities, instill innovative mission assurance practices and integrate Aerospace expertise into customer programs on timelines that require rapid assessments and sound judgement. This position provides opportunities for networking across the national security space community and for briefing senior leaders within Aerospace and Customer organizations on the Aerospace contributions to the Program. Join our team and help us shape the future!

Key Functions

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  Serve as the Senior Mission Payload Engineer for assigned missions and collaborate to identify mission challenges and drive innovative solutions during payload design, development, integration, test and on-orbit operations
  
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  Identify and qualify mission payload risks to program execution and coordinate courses of action with government customers and contractors to address identified risks
  
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  Develop innovative opportunities for Aerospace capabilities to be used for payload and program risk reduction
  
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  Lead cross-disciplinary teams across the Aerospace backplane to assess technical requirements and analyze end-to-end system capabilities
  
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  Lead and/or participate in cross-program Aerospace teams in support of mission payload capability assessments
  
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  Utilize the Aerospace Engineering Support Matrix to model, assess and/or trend performance of critical mission payload systems
  
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  Establish and track resource allocations for Aerospace efforts in support of assigned missions
  
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  Facilitate communication and lead discussions with management and the customer on topics related to the mission payload development, risks and capabilities
  

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  Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science or mathematics from an accredited institution
  
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  Direct experience with payload or other subsystem design, development, integration, test and/or on-orbit operations
  
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  Demonstrated ability to make significant contributions in a collaborative environment and in teams with government customers, contractor and SETA personnel
  
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  Proven ability to identify key technical risks, qualify appropriate level of attention and coordinate sound courses of action in support of program execution
  
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  Significant knowledge and experience utilizing capabilities of matrixed engineering organizations
  
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  Superior interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills interacting will all levels of an organization
  
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  Ability for occasional travel within the US
  
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  This position requires the ability to have and maintain a current and active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
  

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  Strong desire to work in a dynamic environment and make significant impact to National Security Space
  
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  Prior experience and familiarity with DoD, Air Force and/or Intelligence Community resiliency initiatives
  
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  Demonstrated ability to develop new and innovative ways to utilize engineering and/or laboratory capabilities in support of program risk reduction
  
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  Master of Science degree in engineering, science or mathematics from an accredited institution
  
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  12 or more years of experience with increasing responsibilities
  
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  Experience in subsystem design, development, integration, test and/or on-orbit operations