Lifecycle Systems Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: El Segundo • California • Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $151,300 - $226,900 per year
About the role
- Provide systems engineering and acquisition support for National Security Space, civil, and commercial customers with emphasis on providing a sound basis for system acquisition and operational activities
- Create and review acquisition documentation such as RFPs, CDRLs, PWSs, SOOs, and SOWs
- Form and lead teams with an emphasis on requirements engineering and analysis to support Aerospace program offices and customers during early acquisition activities
- Participate in requirements development and management activities, including developing TRDs and analyzing requirements
- Gather, analyze, and document requirements from stakeholders using interviews, workshops, and document analysis
- Lead and support Lifecycle Technical Reviews, Audits, and Milestones
- Guide requirements traceability and management concepts for program offices
- Support maintenance of the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) to include updates and approach to ensure requirements are testable and aligned with mission goals
- Mentor staff in support of lifecycle acquisition and systems engineering
- Evaluate opportunities to implement Digital Engineering concepts to streamline lifecycle engineering process and capabilities
- Participate in multi-disciplinary teams for the development and/or evaluation of ground and space system requirements, design and architecture concepts
- Perform independent assessments in support of acquisition milestone events, including identification and assessment of technical risks and development of pre-acquisition design concepts that will drive new systems
- Participate in a broad range of acquisition related activities, including Government source selections, preparing reports, developing briefings, and presenting recommendations to customers and Aerospace management
- Participate in frequent interactions with Aerospace program office, customers, contractors and Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) personnel
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is required (Master’s preferred)
- Minimum of 10-15+ years of related experience
- Experience with requirements and verification (including requirement engineering, requirements management, and/or verification)
- A solid understanding of DoD compliance to include DoD 5000.02, Agile Software Development, and DevSecOps
- Demonstrated experience in supporting project planning, requirements definition, space and ground systems, and program reviews
- Experience in developing or assessing acquisition strategies and analyses affecting acquisition-related decisions
- A strong technical background and a clearly demonstrated expertise with the following programming languages, applications/tools: SysML, Cameo, DOORS, Jira, Confluence, and Agile Development (SAFe/Scrum)
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to initiate/complete tasks, lead technical efforts and interact effectively with a broad range of organizations
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to effectively work with all levels of customers, coworkers and contractors are required
- Ability to be flexible, adaptable and able to manage multiple simultaneous tasks, including occasional business travel
- Ability to obtain an SCI clearance
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
requirements engineeringrequirements managementverificationacquisition strategiestechnical risk assessmentDigital Engineeringprogram planningspace systemsground systemsAgile Software Development
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillstask initiationflexibilityadaptabilitymultitaskingmentoringcollaborationpresentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s degree (preferred)SCI clearance