Senior Systems Engineer

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. The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor 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. Within NSG, the National Geospatial Programs (NGP) GEOINT Integration Ground Architecture and Acquisitions (GIGAA) team spearheads Aerospace's efforts in a program office modernizing the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) ground enterprise. As a Senior Systems Engineering (Senior Project Engineer – Systems Engineer – Acquisition and Systems Engineering) on this team, you will directly shape Air Force, DoW and IC ground architectures while driving innovation in resilient [... source excerpt omitted ...] erve as a subject matter expert in data management and governance forums, working groups, and collaborative venues across the Intelligence Community. Define, develop, and analyze requirements to ensure alignment with mission objectives and technical feasibility. Author technical documentation establishing principles, concepts, and best practices for data-driven architecture design and development. Monitor emerging technology trends and analytical techniques, maintaining currency on innovations relevant to warfighter systems and ISR capabilities. Conduct rigorous testing and analysis to identify system anomalies, assess vulnerabilities, and quantify operational risk. Collaborate [... source excerpt omitted ...] er clear, concise technical reports and executive-level presentations that communicate findings, insights, and actionable recommendations. What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for the Senior Project Engineer-Systems Engineering: Bachelor's degree in STEM areas. Ten years of experience in one or more of the following: data management, data engineering, data analytics, systems engineering, or related field. Experience implementing data standards, best practices, technical specifications and Data Reference Architecture principles into architecture design, system design and capability development. Experience understanding semantic concepts that enable system interope