Senior Acquisition Engineer

About the role

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 an Engineer / Technical Acquisitions expert (MTS Casual III-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 is a casual part time/remote role with potential need for onsite support.

What You’ll Be Doing

Provide systems engineering and acquisition support to Department of War, Intelligence Community, NASA, Department of Energy and other government customers

Collaborate with government program offices, vendors, and stakeholders to provide responsive advice on diverse and innovative acquisition strategies.

You will help the department adapt to the rapidly changing acquisition landscape by providing guidance on innovative acquisition, procurement, and systems development approaches for new space architectures, and delivering assessments that provide essential insights.

Mentor staff in support of lifecycle acquisition and systems engineering.

Participate in multi-disciplinary teams for the development and/or evaluation of ground and space system requirements, design and architecture concepts.

Perform independent assessments in support of acquisition milestone events, including identification and assessment of technical risks and development of pre-acquisition design concepts that will drive new systems.

Support and guide procurement planning activities such as market research, industry days and source selection teams.

What You Need to be Successful – MTS Casual III- Engineering

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

At least 12 years of relevant experience applied to space-related acquisition and systems engineering.

Experience leading/advising multidisciplinary technical teams and programs.

Demonstrated experience in supporting acquisition development, systems engineering technical reviews, milestone program reviews and procurement (FAR and non-FAR).

Experience in developing or assessing acquisition strategies and analyses affecting acquisition-related decisions

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to effectively work with all levels of customers, coworkers and contractors are required

Ability to be flexible, adaptable and able to manage multiple simultaneous tasks, including occasional business travel

How You Can Stand Out

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

Advanced degree from an accredited program in Engineering or STEM related field.

15 or more years of relevant experience applied to space-related acquisition and systems engineering.

Knowledge of Department of War (DoW) and non-DoD government (e.g., DOE, NRO, NASA) acquisition and systems engineering policies and practices, space systems, and advanced space technologies.

Recognition as a subject matter expert through publications, presentations, or contributions to the professional community.

Experience leading large systems engineering and acquisition activities, including Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR)s, procurement planning, source selection, and independent assessments.

We 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.

(Min - Max)

$0.00 - $480.00

Pay Basis: Hourly

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 other—the 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 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 peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .

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