Futures to Operations Program Engineer job opportunity at The Aerospace Corporation.



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The Aerospace Corporation Futures to Operations Program Engineer
Experience: 10-years
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loacation Springfield, VA, United States Of America
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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. 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. The National Geospatial Programs subdivision (NGP) serves as the technical and programmatic advisor to the National Geospatial-Intelligence (GEOINT) Agency (NGA) and other mission partners involved in the end-to-end GEOINT mission. Join us as and become a leader charged with enabling NGA in its efforts to define the future of the GEOINT Enterprise and ensure NGA is postured to be the leader across the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) and Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG). The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site in Springfield, Virginia. What You’ll Be Doing Leading technical studies that will impact future space and ground architectures Collaborating with Aerospace subject matter experts, government, and SETA across the GEOINT enterprise to close end-to-end missions Assisting and advising the development of systems engineering expertise, analytic capability development, and geospatial intelligence budget planning and programming Identifying, tasking and tracking Aerospace Engineering Technology Group resources in support of multiple deliveries to the government customer Maintain a working knowledge of both current and future GEOINT acquisitions programs including relevant advanced technology Tracking and reporting Aerospace contributions to the GEOINT community to the customer and Aerospace management  Bring the best of Aerospace's engineering matrix to bear in support of the portfolio and oversee all efforts in your area of responsibility What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for Senior Project Engineer - Engineering Integration Technical Project Management Bachelors in engineering, computer science, or other relevant technical field from an accredited institution and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience Demonstrated knowledge regarding NGA, NRO, their common interfaces and lines of demarcation Ability to lead multi-segmented, disbursed and multidisciplinary teams to accomplish a common objective Familiarity with modeling and simulation of end-to-end (space / ground / end-user) GEOINT architectures, satellite design, systems engineering, network architectures, and/or sensor integration technologies Familiarity with technical program management, DoD & IC budget programming, requirements, and acquisition processes This position requires local travel in the Washington DC area and occasional domestic and international travel This position requires a current and active TS/SBI/SCI security clearance and 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: Advanced degree in GEOINT-related disciplines. Expertise and experience in geospatial intelligence CONOPS, collection systems, architectures, operations, and the GEOINT user community Experience leading complex trade-study formulation and assessments for critical national programs Exceptional interpersonal, collaborative, customer interfacing, written, and oral communication skills 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 equal opportunity 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, 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  peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review  Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal . 

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