Lead SEIT Engineer – MEO Missile Warning, Tracking

The Aerospace Corporation

. Drive alignment between government and contractor teams to ensure requirement decomposition adequacy and develop and execute the program verification and validation (V&V) approach .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $151,300 - $226,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering and Program Management, with a strong focus on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and the acquisition of complex technical systems. Proven ability to navigate multi-stakeholder environments and maintain alignment among government and contractor teams.

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Systems EngineeringProgram ManagementModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Missile Warning & Tracking KnowledgeSecret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringProgram ManagementModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Technical Baseline DevelopmentRisk ManagementConfiguration ControlEngineering Review BoardsAcquisition ProcessesTechnical SupportStakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationAdaptabilityTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret ClearanceTS/SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseHigh-Reliability IndustriesRapid Acquisition ModelsGovernment InteractionComplex Technical SystemsMission Area Architecture

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive alignment between government and contractor teams to ensure requirement decomposition adequacy and develop and execute the program verification and validation (V&V) approach
Serve as the go-to technical voice for the government test lead and government chief engineer, in coordination with the Aerospace Epoch 2 lead
Proactively identify risk and opportunity trades and present findings to government decision makers
Participate in contractor and government risk and opportunity boards
Identify, leverage and guide subject matter experts to assess the technical adequacy of contractor work products and engineering approach across both Epoch 2 vendors
Build the technical playbook for SEIT processes, technical baseline rigor, and engineering review cadence for the newly selected vendor
Sustain disciplined execution and configuration control for the established Epoch 2 vendor
Provide technical support to interface finalization, giver/receiver management, and program systems engineering processes, including engineering review boards and configuration control boards
Coordinate with the Aerospace enterprise test lead, Aerospace enterprise SEIT lead, and SETA systems engineering lead to align Epoch 2 technical activities with broader program and enterprise integration efforts
Act as the primary Aerospace technical point of contact and liaison to the government for MWT Epoch 2 systems engineering
Keep government leaders, prime contractors, and mission partners aligned as the next-generation missile warning capability develops

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or other relevant field is required
12 or more years of progressively more responsible experience in systems engineering or program management is required
Experience in the acquisition and development of complex technical systems (e.g., space, defense, or related high-reliability industries)
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital technical baselines
Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments, including differing perspectives on roles, responsibilities, and technical approach among government, contractor, and SETA personnel
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for interactions at all levels of corporate and government leadership
Demonstrated ability to work adaptively on multiple tasks in a small, diverse, geographically distributed team in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel domestically as needed to support program activities, typically 4–6 times per year
Current and active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Advanced degree in a STEM field or other relevant field is strongly preferred
Direct experience with space or ground system acquisition and development
Strong knowledge of the Missile Warning & Tracking mission area, architecture and performance
Proficiency with rapid acquisition models and best practices, especially as applied to DoD programs
Direct, embedded experience supporting a government program office or acquisition customer, with regular government interaction

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