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 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.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

Aerospace is seeking a n experienced and dynamic leader to support M&S and DE Integration activities for Aerospace and its customers . This role will provide leadership and advice to a range of Aerospace and government customers seeking assistance with digital transformation integration efforts , especially technically demanding activities related to the integration of digital engineering (DE) ecosystems , data, M&S, and AI across diverse enterprises . You will lead efforts to define DE & M&S interface standards, drive interoperability across platforms, and ensure data and software quality, security, and compliance at scale. Inherent in this job will be opportunities to significantly influence the future of digital capabilities for both th e government and the Aerospace C orporation.

This is a full-time position that require 100 % onsite work in Chantilly , VA, Colorado Springs, CO or El Segundo, CA ;

What Youll Be Doing

Develop and execute digital integration strateg y(- ies ) in support of Aerospace and government customers . Work with stakeholders to create digital integration strategies and generate plans/ roadmaps to realize those strategies

Architect solutions . Consistent with the strategies and roadmaps, partner with architecture teams to produce various levels (e.g., functional, logical, solution) and types (e.g., operational, enterprise , ecosystem/environment, application) of architecture to inform implementation. Implementation approaches will need to account for user needs variety of (e.g., requirements, use cases) and tradespace constraints such as applicable policies, and available resources.

Support the Transition . Monitor, assess, and guide the transition from legacy capabilities to desired solutions and integrated capabilities , to include supporting relevant aspects of the acquisition process . Routinely engage with customer stakeholders to communicate the objectives , the status, and needs.

Establish governance . Coordinate with stakeholders to implement executable processes and clear lines of authority/responsibility to continually manage the development and deployment of integrated capabilities . Prioritize feature development and balance customer requirements with technical feasibility.

Provide integrated perspective . Provide expertise that incorporates the needs of Aerospace and the range of stakeholders to ensure that advice and solutions reflect consistent, balanced, and integrated strategies based on what is best for the entire space enterprise. a lign ing cross functional teams around goals and timelines.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degree in STEM or other technical discipline

10 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering roles, especially related to DE and M&S .

Familiarity with digital engineering, Modeling and Simulation, and integration concepts and technologies, especially as practiced and deployed in the DoD in support of acquisition lifecycle supporting mission systems

Knowledge ofand experience withDE and M&S ecosystems as well as cloud technologies and services , data management technologies and services, AI technologies and services, Modeling Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) applications , and associated workforce and cultural aspects .

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and mission focused stakeholders across multiple constituencies.

Experience leading the design, development, representation, and/or implementation and integration of large-scale digital architectures

Position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US 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 STEM or other technical discipline

1 2 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering roles, especially related to DE.

Experience creating a government reference architecture

Demonstrated success leading large-scale digital integration projects

Experience with various DoD acquisition processes, such as acquisition strategies, contracting strategies, requests for proposal, work breakdown structures, cost estimating, and requirements management

Direct experience with cloud , data, AI service providers and/or platforms

Direct e xperience with DoD , NNSA, or civil space missions and capabilities

Effective communication skills, to include the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely to various types of stakeholders

Knowledge / experience with specific DOD, NNSA , or civil space digital environments

Knowledge / experience of systems-of-systems (SoS) engineering and architecting and model-based system engineering (MBSE)

Familiarity with AI technologies and practices

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and mission focused stakeholders across multiple constituencies.

Demonstrated problem-solving ability

Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration across multi-organizational teams

Current DoD TS and SSBI/SCI Clearance

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 .