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The Aerospace Corporation · 1 day ago

Cross-Mission Integration M&S Project Leader

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$121K/yr - $234K/yr

6+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, providing unmatched technical expertise. The Cross-Mission Integration M&S Project Leader will coordinate across multiple Aerospace program offices to connect customer requirements with Aerospace capabilities while leading projects in modeling, simulation, and analysis for space and ground-based systems.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Act as an integration leader and spokesperson for the Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department, coordinating across multiple Aerospace program offices to connect customer requirements with Aerospace capabilities and to identify opportunities for new partnerships

Work closely with our cross-mission integration focused program offices and customers to translate their program needs into modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks

Independently coordinate and lead multiple department projects for our program offices to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent team deliveries

Use and contribute to the development of in-house and commercial- and government-off-the-shelf engineering analysis tools and analysis products

Collaborate across technical organizations to achieve optimal solutions and efficiencies

Develop and present briefings and reports for program offices and customers

Mentor junior staff members on technical and professional development subjects and contribute to a learning environment where it is encouraged to share ideas and feedback

Hold self and team accountable for results and remove barriers for teams to achieve objectives

Travel occasionally as required

Qualification

ModelingSimulationPythonC++Multi-disciplinary Systems EngineeringDigital EngineeringMissile Tracking ArchitectureCommandControl (C2)LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsCreativenessCommunication SkillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, or software), computer science, physics, operations research, or closely related technical field from an accredited school

6 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments

Experience with missile tracking/warning/defense architecture components and CONOPS

Technical understanding of space operations, red vs blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, killchain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and/or command and control (C2)

Advanced experience with Python and C++

Familiarity with Digital Engineering including modern software development methodologies, tools and processes, distributed frameworks, API development, and cloud computing

Experience leading a team to accomplish an objective

Demonstrated high level of creativeness, initiative, and self-motivation

Ability to work on dynamic assignments and adapt to changing customer expectations

Excellent interpersonal skills with effective oral and written communication skills

Current Top Secret Clearance

Preferred

An advanced degree in applicable STEM areas or other relevant disciplines

Proficiency with the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM)

Knowledge of Intelligence Community, U.S. Department of Defense, and Department of the Air Force business practices and programs

Current Top Secret/SCI Clearance with polygraph, and special programs access

Widely recognized internally and externally by peers, management, program offices, customers, and contractors for delivering high-impact solutions to complex, cross-organizational problems

Benefits

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