Operational Battle Management Command and Control

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.

Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies  with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, process improvement, and software development to provide operationally-focused engineering solutions for space enterprise C3 systems, missions, and processes and to deliver systems engineering support for missions and responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our IC, DoD, and civilian customers.

Focusing on the applications of these technologies, the Command, Control, and Communications (C3) Engineering & Operations Department (CEOD) staff provide operationally-focused engineering solutions for space enterprise C3 systems, missions, and processes in support of these customers.  We deliver systems engineering support for missions and C2 system development; lead system and software test planning and execution campaigns; support ground system and architecture improvement efforts; influence future electronic warfare, space data transport (SDT), command and control (C2), and missile warning investments; provide operational C2 expertise for future systems; and, provide technical and operational experience with fielded space systems and real missions. Do you want to have a positive impact on the present and future space enterprise? Join us as an Operational Battle Management Command and Control Planner on the C3 Engineering and Operations Department team at The Aerospace Corporation!

Work Model

This is a full-time position based in Colorado Springs, Co offering a hybrid work model that combines 3-4 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing C2 planning and course of action (COA) development expertise in accordance with current Joint Warfighting Concept, Adaptive Planning, and Joint Targeting processes.
• Advising customers on operationally-focused technical and analytical approaches, systems engineering, and development of systems and capabilities.
• Reviewing requirements, models, and algorithms to develop integration architectures and recommend technical and operational needs for Ops Centers’ processes.
• Designing and advocating for optimized C2 constructs and data processes for US Space Command and US Space Force capabilities.
• Supporting rapid prototyping strategies aligned to the CSO priorities by providing technical, operational, and risk assessments.
• Working across space mission and program boundaries to identify common program challenges and risks, provide enterprise recommendations, and lead issues to closure.
• Serving as a C2 and/or space operations subject matter expert on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Serving as a key technical contributor on space prototype/system readiness review teams and provide impartial technical assessments to decision authorities.
• Solving the customers’ hardest problems in the development, fielding, planning, integration, and operational employment of new space capabilities. 
• Working closely and effectively with internal and external partners in integrated product teams that include government, industry, FFRDC members, and collaboration across Aerospace.
• Communicating effectively with customers and management through timely reporting of technical issues, analysis reports, and recommendation

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Engineering Specialist

• Bachelors degree in STEM or related technical discipline  
• 8 or more years of increasingly responsible and related career experience to include background as a space operator and/or planner.
• Experience in space-relevant command and control, operational planning, or battle management.
• Experience with operating or developing BMC2 systems (ie command and control functions, tactical information, missile defense, communication protocols, etc)
• Knowledge and hands on experience with systems that integrate data, provide situational awareness and support decision for military operations
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete tasks, learn new technical approaches, and interact effective with a broad range of organizations.
• Experience working with government customers like US Space Command, US Space Force, and/or the NRO.
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically  (approx. 20%) if required.  
• This position requires Active Top Secret security clearance; which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. (SAP eligible)

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Senior Engineering Specialist include:

• 12 or more years of experience of relevant career experience.
• Demonstrated blend of operational, technical, and leadership experience.

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Advanced degree in STEM
• Weapons School graduate.
• Joint Planning experience with a Combatant Command J3/5 or Joint Staff J3/5.
• Experience in a different domain besides space (e.g., ground, maritime, air).
• Experience with different mission areas like electronic warfare (EW); orbital warfare (OW); space domain awareness (SDA); intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR); command and control (C2); satellite communications (SATCOM) or space data transport; position, navigation, and timing (PNT); and, missile warning missile tracking (MW/MT).
• Experience with digital engineering and/or agile approaches to analysis and development activities.
• Experience with Ops Research Systems Analysis (ORSA).Experience in operational and tactical level processes.
• Knowledge of man-made threats to space systems.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI access and/or SAP/SAR access.

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. 

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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********* or by email at  . You can also review , as well as the .