Job Title: Senior Project Engineer, OPIR

Requisition ID: 39282 
All Locations: Colorado Springs, CO (Colorado) 
A trusted partner. A national resource. A leader in national security space. We are THE Aerospace Corporation.  A team that takes pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex technical challenges in existence. With challenges spanning clandestine to commercial, you'll have the unique opportunity to work on projects that are literally evolving our nation's space and launch capabilities. We all share a common passion and aspiration - to serve a mission much bigger than ourselves.  When you join our team, you'll be part of a rare collection of thought leaders and game-changing innovators.  Are you ready to launch your career?
Responsibilities
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be able to provide both broad and specific technical expertise for the planning, conops, requirements, acquisition, development, and operations of the full scope of Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Missile Warning systems in support of the Space Warfighting Construct. The current SBIRS program of record and next-generation OPIR systems encompasses a full scope of TT&C, mission management, mission data processing, data dissemination, interfaces with C2, Resilient Enterprise Ground (REG), Enterprise Ground Services (EGS), and other external data interfaces such as the Joint OPIR Ground (JOG) capabilities. Technical analysis, technical depth, and OPIR expertise is necessary; from up-front systems engineering and architecting, concepts of operations, capability and requirements development to enterprise capability/system architecting, and analysis. The effort will include identification, development and recommendation of concepts, alternative concepts, evaluation of alternatives with respect to meeting the objectives and risks.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Applicable technical degree and space and/or technical related experience L3 = BS in applicable technical field, MS a plus, with 12 years relevant experience
The successful candidate will have the following:
Experience with planning and operational requirements for DoD and/or IC OPIR capabilities Experience with architecting and development of complex space systems Experience with programming and planning Experience with development and integration of operational requirements Experience with systems engineering of complex problems Demonstrable writing and briefing skills Demonstrable technical leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills Experience working on and within Government, FFRDC, SETA environments Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and to work complex problems without clear point solutions Current TS/SCI required
The following are value added skills/capabilities:
Experience/expertise with existing DoD OPIR architecture, conops, operational requirements, acquisition, and operations Experience leading teams to successful conclusions Experience with leading complex integration activities SAP/SAR accesses

Transcript Requirement
None

 
Additional Requisition Details
System Job Title : PROJECT ENGR SR  
Clearance Requirement: Top Secret 
Access: SCI  
Polygraph: Counter Intelligence Polygraph  
Relocation Available:  Yes  
Employment Type: Regular  
Work Schedule: Full Time  
 
Company Statement
The Aerospace Corporation has provided independent technical and scientific research, development, and advisory services to national security space programs since 1960. We operate a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) for the United States Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office, and support all national security space programs. We also apply more than 50 years of experience with space systems to provide critical solutions to technologically complex systems in such areas as communications, shipping, law enforcement, and cyber, among others.
From our inception, our highly skilled technical staff has focused on ensuring the success of every mission and developing the most effective and economic space-related hardware and software in the world. Our greatest asset is the technical expertise of our people. Our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities are staffed by some of the leading scientists in the world.
 
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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