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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.\nThe 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.\nImagery Programs Division’s (IPD) Proliferated Systems (PS) Office is looking for a Space Systems Engineer (Member of Technical Staff - Multi-Disciplinary Engineering) with Systems Engineering, Risk Management, System Verification, and Threat knowledge and experience to support next-generation major system acquisitions across multiple phases of the Systems Engineering process. This role will directly support the Systems Engineering Division by coordinating Aerospace domain expert support of requirements development, interface development, assembly, integration, test, sell-off, and risk management. This Systems Engineer will also participate on teams to address risks and issues in testing, with counterparts across Enterprise interfaces to ensure mission success.\nThis is a full-time position based in Chantilly, VA, which requires 100% onsite work.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\nCoordinate Aerospace technical support for the vehicle-unique portions of an integrated ground control and processing system.\nSupporting Space Systems development, test, requirement verification and Enterprise sell-off\nProviding technical support to Aerospace domain expert engagement in Enterprise sell-off activities\nCollaborating with Aerospace counterparts external to the program office across the Enterprise\nCoordinating Aerospace team support of threat-related customer activities\nAssisting with non-conformance, anomaly, and major technical issue response teams during Space, Ground, and Enterprise-related customer activities\nCoordinating Systems Engineering support for milestone reviews\nProviding on-site Aerospace presence and communicating with the customer, SETA, and contractors\nCollaborating with SETA and government customer counterparts to meet mission needs\nWhat You Need to be Successful\nMinimum Requirements for Member of Technical Staff- Multi-Disciplinary Engineering:\nBachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical/STEM field\n2 years of responsible professional engineering experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering, and the systems engineering process\nExperience with development, test, and implementation of Space systems\nWilling to support frequent travel (typically once or twice per month)\nThis position requires 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.\nHow You Can Stand Out\nIt would be impressive if you have one or more of these:\nAdvanced degree in System Engineering or related technical field\nExperience working Space systems development and across the Enterprise for National Security Space customers\nTechnical knowledge of the current threat environment\nUnderstanding of and experience working with a matrixed engineering organization.\nAbility to function optimally, efficiently, and collaboratively with limited supervision\nStrong customer focused demeanor with outstanding skills in coordinating exchanges between technical staff and the customer\nPrior engineering leadership or project management experience\nPrior experience working with the Engineering Technology Group\nUnderstanding of requirement decomposition, verification and validation, risk management, major program design reviews, and related topics\nPrior experience with SV on-orbit checkout activities\nWe 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.\n(Min - Max)\n$86,600.00 - $129,800.00Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership Competencies\nOur 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:\nOperate Strategically\nLead Change \nEngage with Impact \nFoster Innovation \nDeliver Results \nWays We Reward Our Employees\nDuring your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.\nBenefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:\nComprehensive health care and wellness plans\n\nPaid holidays, sick time, and vacation\n\nStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options\n\n401(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\n\nFlexible spending accounts\n\nVariable pay program for exceptional contributions\n\nRelocation assistance\n\nProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your career\n\nEducation assistance programs\n\nAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect\n\nWe 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.\nEqual Opportunity Commitment\nThe Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunityemployer. 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  . 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