OTTI Cloud and Cyber Senior Project Engineer

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.

The SSC Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) organization (SSC/TI) is responsible for integrating and synchronizing the acquisition, development, and sustainment of integrated test and training capabilities for delivery to the United States Space Force (USSF). These advanced systems provide the foundation for High-End Advanced Test, Training, and Tactics Development for all USSF Guardians. The OTTI portfolio includes enterprise systems and services providing interconnected, scalable, and distributed physical and digital ranges for full-spectrum test and training capabilities for the joint warfighter.   

This requisition seeks an experienced and highly motivated candidate to provide technical and programmatic leadership within the OTTI integrated program office to define, develop, and field operational test and training capabilities.  This role is responsible for providing critical support to SSC/TI, including systems engineering, architecting, modeling and simulation, digital engineering, engagements with various customers and users, and acquisition planning and execution. The selected candidate will apply technical expertise to ensure capability needs are translated and applied to acquisition and development efforts, promoting integration of pioneering technology and rapid acquisition efficiencies.   

Work Model: This position is located in Colorado Springs at the 2424 Garden of the Gods facility with local travel to support. Daily onsite presence is expected to work with the customers and staff.   

What You’ll Be Doing

• The position will be supporting the OTTI customers in developing architectures, roadmaps, technical capabilities, and products that support the needs of the digital engineering ecosystem for Guardian readiness and training.
• This role will be to lead technology investigation initiatives, work with vendors, the government, other FFRDC organizations and various contractors to prototype, demonstrate and deliver cyber secure platform capabilities to the warfighters at several space force bases, customer locations in Colorado and undisclosed mission sites.
• Engage with commercial technology leaders in discussing product and technology roadmaps and translating those into strategic opportunities for USSF test and training initiatives.
• Lead innovation in the key technologies for use in ground systems from the edge to the cloud.  Perform analysis, testing demonstrations of leading platform, cloud, cyber security technologies and works with vendors on demonstrations on behalf of the customer.
• Provide technical expertise to the OTTI mission in areas of cloud computing, High Performance Computing (HPC) Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cybersecurity, Multi-Level Security, and Cross Domain Solution (CDS) to include design, development and deployment automation in hybrid and multi-cloud space to support enterprise digital engineering and distributed training architectures.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed.

What You Need to be Successful – Senior Project Engineer – Cloud Computing & Cyber Security Architecture

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited program in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Software or related fields.
• Ten or more years related experience and a minimum of 2 years of experience in architecture for software-intensive systems, preferably in the space system domain.
• Ability to interact and build effective relationships and teams with government customers, other FFRDCs, contractors, and Aerospace personnel.
• Cloud-based platform work such as AWS, Oracle, Google or Azure.
• Hands on experience with Red Hat or other Linux Operating Systems.
• Hands on experience with VMware products such as Cloud Foundation, Cloud Director, NSX-T and Carbon Black.
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced environment with changing priorities 
• Excellent social skills enabling effective communication with customers, colleagues, and senior management 
• Active Top Secret / SCI clearance with ability to obtain Special Access (SAP) and maintain clearance, issued by the US government; U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance 
• Local travel within Colorado Springs as needed 
• Ability to travel remote as required (approx. 10 %) 

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Masters in STEM fields or Systems or Security Management
• Demonstrated knowledge in Zero-Trust architectures, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code such as Ansible, Puppet, JSON, Terraform or vRealize.
• Demonstrated engagement with commercial technology leaders in discussing product and technology roadmaps and translating those into insertion opportunities for USSF customers.
• Knowledge of trends in the Cyber Security and how technology advances are enabling new capabilities within this domain.
• Experience in modeling and simulation environments
• Demonstrated experience in leading the development of modeling and simulation and/or digital engineering capabilities 
• Current TS/SCI

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. 

(Min - Max)

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 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.