System of Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Systems-of-systems engineer supporting The Aerospace Corporation’s space-program portfolio management and government customers. Developing enterprise models, roadmaps, and engineering analyses for complex defense, intelligence, and civil challenges.

Posted 9/7/2026full-timeChantilly • California, Colorado, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates capabilities in systems-of-systems engineering, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and enterprise-level portfolio management. Proficient in collaborating with diverse teams and providing analytical support to government customers in aerospace and defense sectors.

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Systems-Of-Systems EngineeringModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Portfolio ManagementAerospace EngineeringInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringData-Driven Decision MakingEnterprise EngineeringSystem ArchitectingTechnical Problem SolvingAnalytical SupportCross-Organizational CollaborationAerospace ToolsDigital EngineeringResearch Experience

Soft Skills

Networking SkillsCollaborationInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseIntelligenceCivil GovernmentSatellite SystemsGround SystemsLaunch SystemsSpacecraft BusesSpacecraft PayloadsProgram Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide engineering and analytical support to government customers in portfolio management and systems-of-systems engineering
Interact directly with Aerospace program office personnel and government customers
Provide enterprise engineering and analytical support in portfolio management, digital engineering, and systems engineering across defense, intelligence, and civil government domains
Develop enterprise-level models and roadmaps for data-driven decisions on complex, cross-organizational challenges
Support deployment or implementation of Aerospace tools and frameworks with government customers
Identify new capabilities and enhancements to better support customers
Contribute to studies solving new technical problems and providing new technical solutions
Inform management of perceived technical problems and recommend courses of action
Collaborate with cross-organizational teams
Travel occasionally as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completing a Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, math, or related technical discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
0–1 year of industry experience
Minimum GPA of 3.0 or better
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse set of collaborators
Ability to function in multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments
Coursework or research experience in system architecting activities
Willing to travel domestically/internationally approximately 10%
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the U.S. government
U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance
Transcripts required
Active security clearance preferred
Experience in systems-of-systems engineering and architecting and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) discipline, literature, tools, and processes preferred
Coursework or research experience in broad, multidisciplinary teams involving system design, acquisition and/or operations in satellite systems, ground systems, launch systems, spacecraft buses, and/or spacecraft payloads preferred
Prior experience with Aerospace architecting and design capabilities preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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