NNSA Defense Programs Project Engineer
Core
Senior technical authority and team leader supporting the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Defense Programs through system engineering and integration (SE&I) expertise, leading studies, analyses, and mission capability acquisition.
Role type
Senior IC systems engineering and program management lead
Builds
Systems architecture analyses, technology development plans, risk assessments, and unified technical products for NNSA defense missions
Domain
National security, nuclear defense systems, systems engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems engineering, risk management, program management, systems acquisition, technical analysis, leadership, strategic planning, quality assurance, stakeholder management, technical product delivery
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in engineering or science, formal systems engineering or project management certification, experience in complex/ambiguous environments, knowledge of NNSA missions, experience with resource-loaded schedules and change control processes
Technologies
Systems engineering frameworks, risk management tools, documentation repositories
Responsibilities
Lead definition and implementation planning for developing and acquiring mission capabilities within NNSA; Utilize a systems engineering framework using risk management and independent assessment; Lead support activities to NNSA offices with SE&I expertise; Lead systems studies and analyses supporting technical and programmatic decision-making; Lead collaborations with program development and execution staff; Represent the Aerospace Corporation to senior level customers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities