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Enterprise Systems Engineer

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Albuquerque, NM
Senior level
Hybrid
Albuquerque, NM
Senior level
The Enterprise Systems Engineer provides technical support to the NNSA, leads multi-disciplinary teams, and develops solutions for complex engineering challenges.
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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 Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.
As part of the Enterprise Design Subdivision (EDS), the Portfolio Analysis Department (PAD) drives responsive and comprehensive trades in customer portfolios. Working closely with corporate program offices PAD delivers portfolio decision insights that expand options for senior leaders and accelerates delivery of end effects. PAD integrates expertise, system analysis and design capabilities from across the corporation. We are looking for an Enterprise Systems Engineer (Senior Engineering Specialist/Engineering Specialist- Enterprise Systems Engineering).
This position will reside in the Aerospace engineering backplane and will be assigned to the Aerospace program office supporting the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The NNSA is responsible for safeguarding national security through the military application of nuclear science.
Work Model
This position is a hybrid Work Model in Albuquerque, NM. Applicant should plan on 3-4 days a week in the office.
What You'll Be Doing

  • Providing technical, planning, and analytical support to the NNSA
  • Developing, fostering and maintaining relationships with NNSA customers to better understand their gaps and challenges
  • Initiating studies designed to solve new technical problems and provide new technical solutions
  • Taking initiative to inform management of perceived technical problems and recommend courses of action
  • Leading cross-organizational teams
  • Reaching across the Aerospace Engineering Backplane to obtain required expertise


What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for the Engineering Specialist

  • Current TS clearance with eligibility for SCI
  • 8 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in a systems engineering and/or program management environment
  • Degree in science, mathematics, or engineering from an accredited university
  • Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams conducting technical evaluations of complex systems
  • Knowledge of systems-of-systems (SoS) engineering and architecting and model- based system engineering (MBSE)
  • Exhibit high level of innovation, creativeness, and initiative
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships


In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Senior Engineering Specialist include:

  • 12 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments
  • Demonstrated leadership of broad multidisciplinary teams conducting technical evaluations of complex systems; cost, schedule and risk analysis; portfolio-level trade studies; and requirements development


How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

  • Prior experience working with the NNSA
  • Advanced degree in science, mathematics, or engineering from an accredited university
  • Prior experience utilizing portfolio management and digital engineering tools and processes


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
  • A 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 [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Top Skills

Model-Based System Engineering
Program Management
Systems Engineering

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