Lead Systems Engineer, Research Integration job vacancy

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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.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

Job Summary

The Aerospace Physical Sciences Laboratories (PSL) is a diverse scientific organization that provides a broad and innovative research and development backplane for a growing space enterprise. PSL's impact is grown through a diverse research portfolio that blends foundational scientific research with cutting-edge technology development to serve a broad customer base. PSL's exclusive ability to work with all stakeholders: (government, industry, and academia) enables us to provide novel solutions to the most challenging issues in current and future technology applications. The strength of PSL comes from the combination of cutting-edge tools and facilities, a vast repository of space-system knowledge, and the extensive technical expertise of our people. We harness these tools and expertise in over 150 different laboratories to tackle the new challenges for the space enterprise.

This Project Leader, Research Engineer role would work with multiple special-program customers and across engineering and science divisions to integrate research activities, assemble/lead teams, and develop success roadmaps for necessary R&D for game changing technology. This new position in the Research and Technology Collaboration Office of the Physical Sciences Laboratories (PSL) supports multiple national security space customers for top priority programs essential to both the Intelligence Community and Defense Department. The candidate will lead and manage common technical needs through team leadership and program office outreach, and he/she will be responsible for the integration of teams to support unique Aerospace concept-to-prototype opportunities. An innovative, versatile and self-motivated individual will make a big impact in the emerging field of space survivability and the supporting technology development.

This full-time position will be a hybrid work model, nominally based in El Segundo, with consideration in Chantilly, VA or Colorado Springs, CO.

Highlights of our lab's capabilities can be seen here: Aerospace Virtual Tours

What You'll Be Doing

Integrate PSL-wide research with other ETG engineering teams to develop a "product focus" directed toward multi-customer current and future needs, with specific focus on special customer research associated with space resiliency
Working with other scientist and engineers, form roadmaps for "use cases" of R&D research across the portfolio and find customers for successful technology adoption
Connect modeling and simulation efforts across ETG with research focus areas
In collaboration with research teams, identify and codify prototype opportunities by building larger ETG teams including research, engineering, modeling and simulation, and program management
Establish and lead high-performing ETG teams across multiple divisions and potentially geographic locations
Manage portfolio of resources and tasks associated with special access program interests and reach-back activities, monitoring and ensuring progress across multiple research areas
Collaborate as key leader across all three PSL sub-divisions. Collaborations should extend across ETG as necessary, in particular, to xLab with prototyping activities and project management activities
Provide regular communications with management and customer regarding program status and technology risk areas

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, aerospace, mechanical, electrical or equivalent
Typically, 8 or more years of engineering team leadership, prototype development and technical leadership associated with space hardware and resiliency R&D
Leadership skills to include: team-building and budget and resource planning Ability to work outside personal expertise areas to cultivate new ideas across PSL
Knowledge and experience on space domain awareness, space resiliency, and technologies to "outpace the threat"
Ability for occasional travel within US, typically one trip per month
This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance with counter-intelligence polygraph, 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:

Ph.D or equivalent in science or engineering from a recognized institution , with experience in developing unique end-to-end technical expertise
Experience with integrated ground and/or space system engineering with in-depth knowledge of one or more technical engineering areas
Significant experience and demonstrated success working with a matrixed engineering organization in technical areas outside personal expertise
Program Office experience working directly with contractors and government customers

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 - Mid - Max)$105,000 - $140,000 - $185,000

Pay Basis: Annual

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
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from diverse 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 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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, genetic information, 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 email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal , as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .

ID: #49499482
State: California Elsegundo 90245 Elsegundo USA
City: Elsegundo
Salary: USD TBD TBD
Job type: Permanent
Showed: 2023-03-19
Deadline: 2023-05-17
Category: Et cetera