Systems Integration Testing Engineer

$117,300 - $175,900/Yr

The Aerospace Corporation - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Los Angeles, CA

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About the position

The Project Engineer - Systems Engineering position at The Aerospace Corporation involves leading technical assessments and mission assurance for various space-based environmental monitoring and weather programs. The role focuses on the integration, testing, and verification of systems, as well as the development and demonstration of RF and EO/IR sensors to meet Department of Defense (DoD) requirements. This position is critical in supporting the acquisition lifecycle and ensuring operational readiness for environmental monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Support system level integration, test and verification activities across the weather programs
• Plan, organize, tailor and lead mission assurance activities to appropriately balance risk tolerance for Class B and Class C systems
• Lead working groups that consist of ETG experts, SE&I, and SETA personnel to quickly resolve technical challenges and issues
• Partner across The Aerospace Corporation's engineering matrix organization to provide the customer with objective, data driven assessments to support programmatic decisions
• Interact with government program offices, weather scientists, operational users and other stakeholders in Space Based Environmental Monitoring community
• Support overall task prioritization and resource management planning and reporting

Requirements

• BS degree in engineering or science
• 8 years of related technical experience
• Experience in space systems engineering, system integration and performance verification
• Experience in spacecraft and payload design and integration
• Ability to lead teams of technical experts to review design, solve issues, review requirements verification artifacts
• Familiarity with systems engineering, program management, and the ability to integrate multiple technical viewpoints into cohesive systems view
• Ability to work effectively with Aerospace peers, internal and external customers, senior staff, and in a team setting
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in engineering or science
• Active Secret Clearance
• Direct experience with DOD SBEM missions and/or payloads
• Knowledge of Aerospace's Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) capabilities
• Relevant government program office acquisition experience
• Experience with cost, schedule, and risk assessment
• Communicating effectively in diverse settings, with diverse personnel
• Ability to document consistently and regularly status and communications

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan with company-paid benefit and matching contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect