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Systems Engineer for Portfolio Integration

Aero

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Aug 31, 2026

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Salary
$100k – $150k
Location
El Segundo, United States of America
Workplace
Onsite
Type
Full-time
Department
Engineering
Education
Bachelor
Closing date
3 weeks ago
Source
Workday

Description

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 Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Systems Engineer for Portfolio Integration for the Portfolio Analysis Department (PAD) in the Enterprise Effects Division (EED).  This is an onsite opportunity in El Segundo, CA. 

 

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a wide-ranging and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities. 

 

As part of the Enterprise Design Subdivision (EDS), the Portfolio Analysis Department (PAD) drives responsive and comprehensive trades in customer portfolios. Working closely with corporate program offices PAD delivers portfolio decision insights that expand options for senior leaders and accelerates delivery of end effects. PAD integrates expertise, system analysis and design capabilities from across the corporation. To meet the increasing demand for our support, we are looking for an experienced Enterprise Systems Engineer to contribute to a variety of defense, intelligence community, and civil government customers. 

 

This position will be required to work full-time on-site at Aerospace’s El Segundo, CA location. 

 

What You’ll Be Doing 

Strategic Impact  

  • Provide support to enterprise architecture, system-of-systems engineering, and strategic planning that shapes portfolio-level missions and future landscapes 

  • Develop portfolio and enterprise-level models and roadmaps that enable stakeholders to make informed, data-driven decisions on complex, cross-organizational challenges 

  • Support the bridge between government organizations, internal strategic initiatives, and commercial partners to create cohesive solutions to enterprise-level problems 

  • Challenge the status quo and pioneer innovative approaches to mission-critical problems 

Technical Excellence 

  • Contribute to high-impact studies designed to solve complex technical challenges and deliver actionable recommendations to senior leadership and customers 

  • Provide systems engineering support in portfolio management, digital engineering, and system-of-systems engineering across defense, intelligence, and civil government domains 

  • Identify and develop new capabilities and enhancements that advance customer programs and architectures 

  • Work closely with Aerospace's technical backplane to deliver tailored, cutting-edge solutions for customer-specific use cases 

Collaboration & Influence 

  • Work closely with Aerospace program office personnel and government customers to execute strategic projects 

  • Provide ongoing technical consultation and strategic advice to program office, government, and contractors 

  • Occasional travel may be required 

 

  • What You Need to be Successful  

Minimum Requirements for the Senior Member of the Technical Staff – Enterprise Systems Engineering 

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or other related technical discipline 

  • Typically, 4 years of increasingly responsible experience in systems engineering or other space-related engineering disciplines  

  • Experience in systems engineering, enterprise systems engineering, model-based systems engineering, and/or digital engineering 

  • Familiar with MBSE modeling languages such as System Modeling Language (SysML) and tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler and SparX Enterprise Architecture  

  • Experience with architecture frameworks such as the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)  

  • Take initiative, have flexibility, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment  

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and well adept at oral and written communication 

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects 

  • Available and willing to travel domestically, approx. 5-10% 

  • Active TS//SCI security clearance 

 

How You Can Stand Out 

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: 

  • Advanced degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or other related technical discipline 

  • Experience and familiarity in the systems engineering life cycle  

  • Experience in strategic roadmapping, integrated planning, and/or integrated master schedules 

  • Experience with DoD systems engineering and programmatic processes, methods, tools, and personnel  

  • Demonstrated leadership of broad multidisciplinary teams conducting technical evaluations of complex systems; cost, schedule and risk analysis; portfolio-level trade studies; and requirements development 

  • Experience with and/or working knowledge of the Aerospace Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) span of technical capabilities and organizational construct  

  • Experience briefing senior Government leaders (General Officer and/or SES/SIS) 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$100,300.00 - $150,400.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our 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 Strategically
  • Lead 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 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

Skills

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