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.

The Cross Mission Space team is developing interoperable, resilient space solutions to rapidly outpace the threat.  The team supports the Portfolio Architect (SMC/ZA) to execute its role as the USSF future space capability end-state architect and portfolio manager though system-of-systems engineering, architecting, concept development and technology validation/­integration. This position provides technical and programmatic support for development of a resilient, interoperable architecture.  This position interfaces with senior government personnel on high impact decisions for the future development of the space layer.

The person in this position is expected to organize Aerospace and integrated Government/­Contractor/FFRDC teams identifying, defining and helping execute enterprise efficiencies through the use of modular, open architecture, space systems.  Responsible for developing the architecture and interfaces across the SMC Corps and identifying prototyping and mod/sim needs for speed and risk reductions. 

Key Functions

• Leading systems definition/implementation and enterprise integration studies for cross mission space capabilities such as combat bus.
• Driving requirements for enterprise integration and identifying key interfaces and responsibilities.
• Technical and programmatic integration of inputs from various mission areas SMEs.
• Tool development and deployment for systems integration, resilient systems engineering, and cost/effectiveness analysis.

Qualifications

Required

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science, with 8+ years of relevant progressive work experience in systems architecture, systems integration, systems engineering or combined experience in multiple areas
• Broad familiarity with bus to payload or bus to ground integration
• Ability to build and lead cross-functional, high performance teams
• Ability to build and/or maintain substantive rapport with government customers, other FFRDCs and contractors
• Excellent written, verbal communication skills – clear, concise, persuasive communication, logically organized with professional style
• Some travel is required
• Top Secret clearance and has or eligible for SCI access, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Preferred

• An excellent personal technical reputation and a record of personal technical achievement in one or more of the following skill areas: systems integration, systems engineering, interface definition
• Experience with agile developments
• Ability to organize and execute high quality major studies and executive presentations Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customer representatives
• Experience with production methods and efficiencies
• 8 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in a systems engineering and/or program management environment