The Systems Integration and Test Office (SITO), the place Aerospace goes for integration and test,is currently looking for a SeniorEngineering SpecialistinAerospace locationssupporting the National Capital Region. This position entails supporting programs executed inmultipleregions, including but not limited tosatellite programs, ground systems,small satellite experimentation, prototyping, and rapid acquisition; nuclear weapons design and acquisition; nuclear weapons security and non-proliferation.

SITO is the Aerospace Engineering Technology Group (ETG) source ofexpertisein Systems Integration - including technology insertion, and system engineering applied to operationally realistic tests. SITO staff support all program phases from pre-contractassistancewith concepts of operation, integration planning, system test planning,designand development activities followed by build, integration, verification, and transition to operations events. This positionrepresentsa significant career opportunity to grow the division tasking and be part of innovating solutions to customer challenges. 

Work Model: This full-time position will be located onsite in Chantilly, VA.

WhatYou’llBe Doing 

• Develop and implementcutting-edgetest and integration methodologies including agile practices, Digital Engineering, enterprise performance testing, and proliferated constellation strategies

• Lead coordination and integration efforts across Government, SETA, and contractor teams to successfully field highly classified critical systems for Space Systems Center, IC, NASA, and NNSA programs

• Provide comprehensive systems engineering and integrationexpertise spanning mission, organizational, physical, functional, signal, hardware/software, and operational interfaces throughout all acquisition lifecycle phases

• Direct test planning and execution activities including test architecture design, operational testing, data evaluation, anomaly resolution, and residual risk assessment for space systems

• Support requirements development and validation byestablishingverifiable requirements, defining engineering models/simulations/test beds, and ensuringappropriate verificationtechniques during requirements definition

• Deliver integration support to programs and LEPs through integration reviews, failure investigations, studies, and acquisition support for both new and existing programs

• Ensure end-to-end program success from requirements definition through Launch, Initialization, and Operations phases with focus on interface and transition requirement validation

What You Need to be Successful 

MinimumRequirements:

• BS degree in engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences isrequiredor an equivalent combination of training and experience 

• 12 or more years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering or program management 

• Knowledge of space and space related systems

• Demonstrated ability to form and lead teams 

• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly dynamic Program Office environment with a mix of government, FFRDC, and SETA personnel 

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; experience presenting and writing technical information 

• Some travel isrequired

• Current TS/SCI or Q clearance isrequired

How You Can Stand Out 

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

• Advanced degree in technical discipline (engineering,scienceor math) 

• Systems Engineering experience with rapid operational systems

• An excellent personal technical reputation and a record of personal technical achievement

• Program office and management, independent review, or advisory board experience 

• Working knowledge ofexpertisefrom across the Aerospace corporation, especially subject matterexpertsand laboratory operations with the ability to support customer needs 

• Knowledge on MBSE and agile methodologies

• Eligibility for Special Access Programs