Senior Sensor Integration Project Lead

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
The National Systems Group serves as the technical adviser to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch.
The Digital Engineering and GEOINT Ground Platforms team is looking for a Senior Project Leader to manage Aerospace's efforts in modernizing the Overhead Persistence Infrared (OPIR) Ground enterprise. By joining this team, you are putting yourself in a position to directly influence both NRO and NGA ground architectures and to be part of innovating resilient solutions that trade desires against acquisition, political, and war-fighting realities.
This position requires 100% on-site work in Chantilly, VA.
What You'll Be Doing

• Serves as a senior technical advisor to US Government leadership in acquiring state-of-the-art software applications for deployment into a commercial cloud environment
• Leads and orchestrates teams of Aerospace subject matter experts in maturing new technologies, integrating new systems and sensors, and delivering a resilient, responsive ground architecture
• Collaborates with an agile team of technical professionals and industry software developers to rapidly field new software capabilities in a dynamic mission environment
• Proactively identifies new technologies and commercially available capabilities for integration into the framework
• Coordinates with enterprise stakeholders to ensure that user needs are properly understood and satisfied
• Partners with the US Government in formulating strategies for achieving its architectural vision

What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific, or related field from a recognized institution
• Typically, 12 or more years of increasingly responsible and professional engineering/scientific experiences
• Experience in one of more of the following domains: mission control or mission processing systems for space systems, geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) architectures, systems engineering, or software development
• Demonstrated ability to lead and orchestrate high-performing teams of engineering professionals
• This position requires the ability to have and maintain a current and active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance with polygraph, which is issued by the US Government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Advanced degree in imaging science, computer science/engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering or scientific field
• Certifications in Systems Engineering, or Test & Evaluation
• Experience with agile-based software development (i.e. SAFe), commercial cloud environment, and DevOps pipeline implementation

Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• 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

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
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, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.