Mission Engineering Specialist / Senior Mission Engineering Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation

. Design and develop system-of-systems and enterprise engineering MBSE models and mission engineering principles to capture end-to-end mission threads .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $117,300 - $226,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and analytical methods for evaluating mission performance and risk within the national security space enterprise. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor staff, and develop strategic decision-making artifacts for senior management.

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Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Project PlanningTeam LeadershipRisk AnalysisTechnical Architecture Design

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Hard Skills

Modeling and SimulationAnalytical MethodsConcepts of OperationsMission Engineering PrinciplesSysMLUAFUPDMData Tools DevelopmentPerformance EvaluationRequirements Elicitation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTime ManagementMentoringCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

TS/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseIntelligenceNational SecurityConcurrent EngineeringCustomer Decision-MakingFunding PrioritiesTechnical ExpertiseCross-Organizational TeamsEngineering Reviews

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop system-of-systems and enterprise engineering MBSE models and mission engineering principles to capture end-to-end mission threads
Develop and integrate analytical methods and tools to evaluate program and mission strategic concepts for performance, risk, and resilience
Lead development of architectures for modeling, simulation, and data tools and their interactions
Define concepts of operations and use cases, and oversee implementation to ensure objectives are met
Lead and develop models and analyses to identify risks in new capabilities across the national security space enterprise
Provide recommendations informing customer decisions on priorities, funding, requirements, and resourcing
Lead project teams comprising Aerospace, customer, and contractor personnel across multiple concurrent projects
Elicit and identify needs, requirements, and constraints for studies
Marshal technical expertise across multiple disciplines and domains to enable concurrent engineering approaches
Mentor early-career and experienced staff as a technical advisor and role model

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field
For Engineering Specialist: substantive experience in space, intelligence, and/or defense domains, typically 6 or more years
For Senior Engineering Specialist: Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field, or a bachelor’s degree and equivalent technical experience
For Senior Engineering Specialist: substantive experience in space, intelligence, and/or defense domains, typically 10 or more years
Proficient with engineering and analytic capabilities such as Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or modeling and simulation
Experience with project planning and team leadership
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with customers, Aerospace program offices, contractors, and internal functional organizations
Experience developing and presenting strategic decision-making and strategic communications artifacts for senior-level management and technical architecture design artifacts for engineering-level reviews
Time-management skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and lead cross-functional, cross-organizational teams
Willing to travel domestically less than 10%
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance
Advanced degree in engineering, math, science, or related technical discipline is advantageous
Hands-on experience with SysML, UAF, or UPDM is advantageous
Experience with key Aerospace customer agencies in the defense and intelligence community and knowledge of their domains and professional networks is advantageous

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