Space- Interceptor Ground System Analyst Security Clearance

Position: Space-Based Interceptor Ground System Analyst with Security Clearance
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.

Job Summary Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers' portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.

Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems. The Special Programs Division supports a broad array of Combat Power missions covering the entire threat response chain which includes the multidomain effects needed for space superiority. These programs include major system acquisitions for multiple ground and space segments, future architecture definition at the data/software/hardware levels, and research and technology for continuous evolution of space war fighting capabilities.

The Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) Program Office seeks to develop and deploy a proliferated constellation of space-based interceptors capable of boost-phase engagement of adversary missiles. The SBI interceptors will employ a Fire Control capability that is integrated with the overall multi-layered missile defense program. Our team is seeking a Space-Based Interceptor Ground System Analyst ( Senior Project Leader
- Software Architecture and Systems Software Engineering) to directly support the SBI Program Office to advise the development of the common ground element of this novel missile defense capability. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Huntsville, AL . What You'll Be Doing
* Assisting government with development of interfacing with external missile defense architectural elements

* Directing technical projects with contributing SMEs across the country and from other SETA/FFRDC/UARCs

* Enable a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) within the SBI system-of-systems, including Space Interceptors, Common Ground Elements, and Fire Control Elements

* Enabling solutions for Industry partners on performance constellation management functions, including the ability to ingest telemetry data from multi-vendor SBI solutions and generate command messages for controlling host satellites and interceptors

* Contribute to the design of a comprehensive Common Operating Picture, including the health and status of all SBIs, and connect with the Common Data Transport Layer for seamless data integration

* Working closely with the fire control team to integrate the Common Ground Element for the SBI architecture within the multi-layered missile defense program What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Senior Project Leader (Software Architecture and Systems Software Engineering):
* Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or closely related technical field is required

* A minimum of (10) years of relevant professional or educational experience is required
* Experience providing technical expertise to the government in a variety of settings

* Background in ground architectures and software development

* Strong proficiency with satellite command and control systems

* Experience coordinating and leading multidiscipline technical teams formed to solve complex technical aerospace issues

* Willingness to occasionally travel and support customer needs (domestically) approximately 25% (as required)

* This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. 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:
* Experience in early program acquisitions and/or rapid prototyping programs and/or a competitive environment

* Strong background in developing and managing interface control documents (ICDs) with a focus on enabling interoperability within complex systems and…