Acquisition Lifecycle Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

. Provide systems engineering and acquisition support for National Security Space, civil, and commercial customers .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,300 - $240,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering and acquisition support for National Security Space and commercial customers, with a strong focus on requirements management, compliance with DoD standards, and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

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Requirements ManagementDoD ComplianceAcquisition Strategy DevelopmentSystems Engineering PlansAgile Software Development

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Hard Skills

Requirements EngineeringVerificationRisk ManagementLifecycle SustainmentMarket ResearchIndependent AssessmentsProgram DocumentationTechnical Risk AssessmentMBSE ConceptsSpace Systems Design

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipAdaptabilityTask Management

Tools & Technologies

SysMLCameoDOORSJiraConfluenceAgile DevelopmentSAFeScrum

Certifications & Qualifications

Acquisition Management CertificationINCOSE CertificationDAU CertificationNCMA CertificationPMI Certification

Industry Keywords

National Security SpaceCivil SpaceCommercial SpaceDoD 5000.02Procurement PlanningLifecycle Technical ReviewsGround SystemsSpace TechnologiesSenior Executive SupportFlag Officer Support

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide systems engineering and acquisition support for National Security Space, civil, and commercial customers
Collaborate with government program offices, vendors, and stakeholders on acquisition strategies
Create and review Acquisition Strategy Plans, Systems Engineering Plans, Risk/Issue/Opportunity Plans, and Lifecycle Sustainment Plans
Lead and support Lifecycle Technical Reviews, Audits, and Milestones
Guide requirements management and traceability and support maintenance of the Requirements Traceability Matrix
Mentor staff in lifecycle acquisition and systems engineering
Participate in multidisciplinary teams developing or evaluating ground and space system requirements, designs, and architectures
Lead development of program documentation, including Systems Engineering Plans, Risk/Issue/Opportunity Plans, Requirements Plans, and Lifecycle Sustainment Plans
Perform independent assessments for acquisition milestone events, assess technical risks, and develop pre-acquisition design concepts
Support procurement planning, including market research, industry days, and source selection teams
Contribute to procurement documentation, including solicitation materials, contract deliverables, proposal evaluation plans, and incentive/fee structures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is required (Master’s preferred)
Minimum of 10-15+ years of related experience
Experience with requirements and verification, including requirement engineering, requirements management, and/or verification
Solid understanding of DoD compliance, including DoD 5000.02, Agile Software Development, and DevSecOps
Demonstrated experience supporting project planning, requirements definition, space and ground systems, and program reviews
Experience developing or assessing acquisition strategies and analyses affecting acquisition-related decisions
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to initiate and complete tasks, lead technical efforts, and interact effectively with a broad range of organizations
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to effectively work with all levels of customers, coworkers, and contractors
Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and manage multiple simultaneous tasks, including occasional business travel
Ability to obtain an SCI clearance
Advanced degree from an accredited program in Engineering or STEM-related field (impressive if you have)
Experience applying MBSE concepts in a Systems Engineering role with expertise in SysML, Cameo, DOORS, Jira, Confluence, and Agile Development (SAFe/Scrum) (impressive if you have)
Knowledge of non-DoD government acquisition and systems engineering policies and practices, space systems, and advanced space technologies (impressive if you have)
Recognition as a subject matter expert through publications, presentations, or professional community contributions (impressive if you have)
Certification in acquisition and/or contracts management recognized by professional societies such as INCOSE, DAU, NCMA, or PMI (impressive if you have)
Current DoD TS and/or SSBI/SCI Clearance (impressive if you have)
Recent experience supporting senior Flag/General Officer or Senior Executive staffs (impressive if you have)
Experience leading teams conducting short-term 90–120 day studies (impressive if you have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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