Modeling and Simulation 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 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.

Imagery Programs Division's (IPD) Proliferated Systems (PS) Office provides technical leadership and guidance on multiple next-generation major system acquisitions. We need a Modeling and Simulation Architect (Project Leader- Enterprise Systems Engineering) to lead Aerospace support for architecting, simulating, analyzing system of system opportunities and limitations supporting multiple space-based mission systems.

Work Model

This position is 100% onsite in Chantilly, VA.

What You'll Be Doing

• Apply Aerospace Modeling and Simulation tools, leadership and technical knowledge for successful development and execution of an integrated space and ground mesh-based system
• Provide insight to customer and Aerospace leadership of issues, risks, and opportunities along with effective and responsive engagement strategies leveraging Aerospace expertise across program and organizational lines
• Act as a spokesperson, advising the customer in formulating, evaluating, and overseeing continued development, verification, and closure of system requirements
• Work across the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense, (DoD), and the US Space Force and multiple agencies to enable integration of mesh-based communications system capabilities.
• Lead internal working groups that enable successful end-to-end systems analysis and integration of mesh-based communications system technical capabilities and environments across multiple domains, agencies, and mission sets.
• Collaborate with SETA and contractor counterparts within scope of responsibilities

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirement for Project Leader - Enterprise Systems Engineering:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline
• Six or more years of mesh-based system analysis experience that includes technical leadership
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with customers, Aerospace program offices, and contractors.
• Experience working with non-traditional contractors
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present methods and results effectively in briefings, formal reports, and informal communications.
• Willing to travel monthly across the country.
• This position requires 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

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

• Broad experience in all phases of mesh-based systems from requirements specification to enterprise integration and test to verification and sell-off
• Demonstrated ability to balance technical detail with broader programmatic perspective
• Initiative and ability to lead change; ability to identify and implement efficiencies, and develop innovative solutions to engineering issues
• Strong interpersonal networks within Aerospace and with customer organizations that can be leveraged to establish collaboration and obtain sponsorship for / commitment to projects
• Experience working in a nation security space system program office leading personnel
• Master's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

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
• A 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 emailat peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.