IC 2027 Systems Architect

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.

System Architect Associate Member of Technical Staff

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospaces strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a wide-ranging and 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.

The Architecture Concepts Department (ArCon) provides expertise in architecture methods processes and tools to an extremely broad range of customers including National Space Security (NSS) and other defense programs NASA NOAA NNSA DHS and others. ArCon staff participate in and lead architecture trade studies architecture conceptualization studies architecture modeling tasks and program assessment analyses at multiple levels of complexity ranging from prototype systems to full scale acquisition systems in the space ground communications and network domains. ArCon applies disciplined system architecting principles and leads cross-functional teams to provide impactful guidance to assist our customers in making key acquisition and operations decisions.

Work Model: This position will follow an in-person work model with a minimum of 4 days per week of onsite work required in Chantilly VA or El Segundo CA.

What Youll Be Doing

• Participate in architecture studies of varying system complexity to include multi-disciplinary engineering teams problem framing gap analysis and trade space assessment
• Learn and apply disciplined system architecting methods processes and tools in a broad range of architecture-level assessment modeling analysis and conceptual design activities
• Use develop and integrate analytical methods and tools to evaluate architectural concepts and system conceptual designs for cost schedule performance risk and resilience to disruptive events or threats and other characteristics
• Work with Aerospace program office customer and contractor personnel to elicit and identify needs requirements and constraints for studies; support the scoping planning and execution of studies; and effectively communicate task status methods results and recommendations in briefings and formal technical reports

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Associate Member of Technical Staff:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering science or related technical field

  (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)

• 0-1 year of industry experience
• Prior internship with The Aerospace Corporation
• Experience/coursework in system or enterprise architecting systems engineering concept design and/or model-based systems engineering
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse set of collaborators
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to present methods and results effectively in briefings formal reports and informal communications
• Ability to learn new skills and acquire knowledge through self-study and proactive engagement with mentors and subject matter experts
• Available and willing to travel domestically and internationally approx. 5-10%
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance which is issued by the US government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
• Transcripts required for this position

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Demonstrated success in organizing and leading cross-functional cross-organizational teams to execute studies and assessments and generate quality products
• Experience with space system architecture conceptual design analysis and concurrent engineering techniques
• Experience with spacecraft payloads ground systems launch systems missile systems nuclear weapon systems and/or aircraft systems
• Relevant work and/or graduate school experience in system or enterprise architecting systems engineering model-based systems engineering or digital engineering
• Hands-on experience with system or enterprise modeling in the Systems Modeling Language (SysML) Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) or Unified Profile for DoDAF and MODAF (UPDM)
• Current active TS/SCI security 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 equalopportunity 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 colorreligiongeneticinformation 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 emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.