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 Systems Engineering Division (SED) delivers unparalleled systems engineering expertise to the U.S. government and a broad network of public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial partners advancing space and space-related technologies, programs, and capabilities—including human spaceflight. Spanning the full acquisition lifecycle, SED's capabilities include life cycle systems engineering, acquisition planning, CONOPS development, design and analysis, mission assurance, digital engineering, integration engineering, cost and schedule assessment, supply chain technical risk, and infrastructure design and risk analysis. SED applies a broad array of engineering and business disciplines across a diverse and dynamic portfolio of space and space related programs and national priorities, to drive smarter acquisition decisions, ensure systems are ready when and where needed, and that integrated capabilities perform reliably as intended.
The Acquisition Planning and Decision Analytics (APDA) Department is seeking a Senior Acquisition Engineer to join a diverse, innovative, and highly productive team of acquisition and systems engineering professionals. This growing, geographically distributed department supports a wide range of customers in the National Security, Civil and Commercial, and International Space Communities. APDA applies deep technical expertise and experience to deliver pre-acquisition and systems engineering planning expertise and products to form a sound basis for space, ground, and launch system program acquisition lifecycle activities.
Work Model: This full-time position will be located onsite at one of the following Aerospace’s campus locations (El Segundo, CA; Chantilly, VA; Colorado Springs, CO; Huntsville, AL or Albuquerque, NM).
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead the Acquisition Engineering capability area with responsibilities in the following: acquisition planning, engineering, procurement and decision analysis across the lifecycle of acquisition programs
Advise key stakeholders and government customers to communicate acquisition and systems engineering impacts, best practices and lessons learned.
Lead growth of the acquisition capability area aligned with department and subdivision strategies and priorities, to include identification of new business opportunities and engagement.
Foster innovation and guide development of initiatives to better manage, integrate, and share acquisition data.
Led and guide support to Independent Program Assessments (IPA)s, Independent Technical Review Assessments (ITRA)s, and Standing Review Boards (SRB)s as requested by government customers.
Establish high-performing teams to support multiple customers across the Department of War, Intelligence Community, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Nuclear Security Agency (NNSA), and others.
Contribute to hiring and development of skills needed for the department.
Actively engage with the professional community by leading and organizing events such as conference, seminars, and industry forums.
Host educational workshops, brown-bag lunch sessions, and training programs to promote knowledge sharing.
Act as senior mentor, providing technical advice/guidance to junior staff and customers.
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related…