The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations 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, youll 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 adviser 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 GEOINT Futures Office supports the acquisition of a complex national-intelligence electro-optical satellites. We are looking for a Sr. Mission Assurance Engineer ( Senior Project Leader Mission Assurance Engineering ) . This position is for direct customer technical support for the application of Mission Assurance (MA) standards. As a Senior Project Leader- Mission Assurance Engineering you will work directly with customer counterparts, prime contractor, subcontractors, and Aerospaces own experts for coordinating issue resolution on the application and compliance of Mission Assurance standards (both technical and programmatic)

The selected candidate will be required to work full time, on site in Chantilly, VA

What Youll Be Doing

Lead technical support across the program for traditional MA disciplines including PMP, hardware and software quality, environments, reliability, survivability, contamination and systems safety in defining, implementing and verifying compliance with established program MA requirements

Actively monitor the supply chain throughout program life cycle to implement and verify MA requirements and deliver on program risk management processes

Coordinate solutions for problems that impact multiple programs

Define Mission Assurance Standards baseline for a next generation system

Formulate and present positions on technical issues. Brief SPO director and segment leads on high interest topics concerning traditional Mission Assurance disciplines.

Effectively guide Aerospaces Engineering and Technology Group resources to meet program needs

Provide briefings and technical insight to Aerospace senior leadership

Position requires travel to contractor and subcontractor sites

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Senior Project Leader- Mission Assurance Engineering

Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Science or Mathematics

At least 12 years of relevant experience

This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Experience in the development and delivery of remote sensing systems and subsystems

Experience as a lead for Optical, Electrical, and Mechanical manufacturing processes

Experience with risk management processes including communication, mitigation and adjudication of risk

Experience with defining and tailoring of Mission Assurance Standards

Experience with supplier oversight, source inspection, and requirements verification

Familiarity with the processes and practices of traditional MA disciplines

Demonstrated experience leading high-profile, quick turn-around tasks as a team lead

Ability to travel about 25-50%

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

An advanced degree in Engineering, Science or Mathematics.

Expertise and detailed understanding of appropriate government, military, industry, and Mission Assurance standards and their application at all levels of the supply chain

Expertise with the application of industry workmanship standards and parts quality (industry certification)

Experience in chairing Parts, Materials and Process Control Boards (PMPCB)

Familiarity with parts acquisition & control board procedures, reliability, and anomaly detection and mitigation

Understanding of radiation hardness issues, manufacturing techniques, qualification, and screening, and uses of integrated circuits, including typical failure mechanisms and other problems

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll 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 – Max)

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

An inclusive 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 otherthe 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 youre 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 .