Senior Technical Advisor – Engineering and Requirements

The Aerospace Corporation

. Serve in a SYD85/S5 leadership role guiding requirements and engineering efforts performed by government, other FFRDCs, and SETA personnel .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $171,400 - $257,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in BMC3I systems and architectures, providing technical leadership in modeling and simulation efforts while effectively collaborating with cross-organizational teams and stakeholders. Capable of developing decision-support recommendations and technology roadmaps to meet warfighter needs.

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BMC3I Systems ExpertiseModeling And Simulation LeadershipCross-Organizational CollaborationDecision-Support RecommendationsTechnology Roadmap Development

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Hard Skills

Requirements EngineeringTechnical LeadershipRisk AssessmentEfficiency AnalysisConcepts Of Operations (CONOPS)Technology Maturity AssessmentStrategic ThinkingCritical Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Modeling And Simulation ToolsBMC3I Enterprise ArchitectureSpace-Based SensorsGround-Based SensorsCommunication SystemsCommand And Control SystemsSpace Intelligence Systems

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringWarfighter NeedsStakeholder EngagementWargaming CommunityFast-Paced Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudRemote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve in a SYD85/S5 leadership role guiding requirements and engineering efforts performed by government, other FFRDCs, and SETA personnel
Act as spokesperson for SYD85/S5 government customer
Understand warfighter needs across the BMC3I enterprise architecture to assess deficiencies, risk, resiliency, and efficiency
Provide technical leadership and coordination for modeling and simulation efforts supporting BMC3I systems and architectures across space-based and ground-based sensors, communication systems, command and control systems, and space intelligence systems
Lead cross-organizational teams of Aerospace Engineering and Technology Group Subject Matter Experts conducting studies and analyses
Connect Aerospace's modeling and simulation capabilities to customer needs and inform development of new capabilities
Coordinate and collaborate on system requirements and architectures with external BMC3I organizations and stakeholders
Interface with the wargaming community to ensure BMC3I systems are appropriately included in space wargames with sufficient fidelity to identify gaps and needs
Develop decision-support-quality recommendations
Develop and assess mission Concepts of Operations (CONOPS)
Develop technology roadmaps
Assess technology maturity and applicability to current and future systems within the BMC3I portfolio mission
Work in a fast-paced environment with complex technical challenges requiring strategic thinking, critical analysis, and cross-team collaboration

Requirements

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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