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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.The National Geospatial Programs subdivision (NGP) serves as the technical and programmatic advisor to the National Geospatial-Intelligence (GEOINT) Agency (NGA) and other mission partners involved in the end-to-end GEOINT mission. Join us as and become a leader charged with enabling NGA in its efforts to define the future of the GEOINT Enterprise and ensure NGA is postured to be the leader across the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) and Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG).The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site in Springfield, Virginia.What You’ll Be Doing Leading technical studies that will impact future space and ground architecturesCollaborating with Aerospace subject matter experts, government, and SETA across the GEOINT enterprise to close end-to-end missionsAssisting and advising the development of systems engineering expertise, analytic capability development, and geospatial intelligence budget planning and programmingIdentifying, tasking and tracking Aerospace Engineering Technology Group resources in support of multiple deliveries to the government customerMaintain a working knowledge of both current and future GEOINT acquisitions programs including relevant advanced technologyTracking and reporting Aerospace contributions to the GEOINT community to the customer and Aerospace managementBring the best of Aerospace's engineering matrix to bear in support of the portfolio and oversee all efforts in your area of responsibilityWhat You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for Senior Project Engineer - Engineering Integration Technical Project ManagementBachelors in engineering, computer science, or other relevant technical field from an accredited institution and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experienceDemonstrated knowledge regarding NGA, NRO, their common interfaces and lines of demarcationAbility to lead multi-segmented, disbursed and multidisciplinary teams to accomplish a common objectiveFamiliarity with modeling and simulation of end-to-end (space / ground / end-user) GEOINT architectures, satellite design, systems engineering, network architectures, and/or sensor integration technologiesFamiliarity with technical program management, DoD & IC budget programming, requirements, and acquisition processesThis position requires local travel in the Washington DC area and occasional domestic and international travelThis position requires a current and active TS/SBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearanceHow You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:Advanced degree in GEOINT-related disciplines.Expertise and experience in geospatial intelligence CONOPS, collection systems, architectures, operations, and the GEOINT user communityExperience leading complex trade-study formulation and assessments for critical national programsExceptional interpersonal, collaborative, customer interfacing, written, and oral communication skillsLeadership CompetenciesOur leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:Operate StrategicallyLead Change Engage with Impact Foster Innovation Deliver Results 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 plansPaid holidays, sick time, and vacationStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options401(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 hireFlexible spending accountsVariable pay program for exceptional contributionsRelocation assistanceProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your careerEducation assistance programsA work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respectWe are all unique, from various 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.