Systems Formulation & Implementation Project Leader

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.
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The Systems Formulation & Implementation (SF&I) manages Aerospace Corporation technical support to Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and other NASA Centers and is seeking a Project Leader to help manage the portfolio of projects and studies as well as provide direct customer support on a range of simultaneous tasks.
Work Model: Position will be based in Pasadena, CA or in El Segundo, CA with some telework allowed.
What You'll Be Doing

• Perform V&V/I&T activities for NASA Planetary and Earth Science Missions in development and ensure timely and complete delivery of technical services
• Be responsible for ensuring integrity of the system requirements, including responsiveness to the parent requirements and decomposition with the subsystems
• Be responsible for participation in project-level reviews, contributing content to the reviews, and presenting at those reviews for system requirements
• Perform technical leadership of several tasks supporting JPL and NASA Planetary and Earth Science Missions in development. Interface with the customer and with the internal technical staff to ensure timely and complete delivery of technical services as shown in the statement of work
• Develop detailed statements of work, establish multi-discipline technical teams, and execute project support for new and existing customers
• Manage task labor and technical performance to ensure delivery within budget and within the period of performance; negotiate scope changes when appropriate
• Listen to Project and Systems Managers to identify their hardest problems, circle back with recommendations to resolve, and follow through with resolution
• Review technical deliverables to ensure the high-quality products
• Prepare monthly technical reporting and briefings for internal and external audiences

What You Need to be Successful

• Bachelor of Science in engineering or technical discipline
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering/technical discipline experience
• Experience leading systems engineering activities, including mission architecture, concept studies and trades, requirements, design, integration, test, and verification.
• Experience in leading technical teams
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance, which is issued by the US government. US citizenship is required.

How You Can Stand Out

• Exceptional Project Management skills (Cost, technical, Schedule, Risk Management)
• Space science background
• Exhibits exceptionally high level of initiative and innovation
• A MS degree in an engineering or technical discipline
• Experience in developing and/or operating space missions
• Previous work experience with JPL, NASA and / or DoD
• Continually seek to identify opportunities for services to provide that address new and existing customers challenges

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 The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.