Avionics Launch Vehicle Engineer - Blue Origin - New Glenn
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation, operating a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), is seeking a qualified individual to manage and lead a team of Engineering & Technology Group (ETG) engineers. This role involves evaluating, certifying, and providing mission assurance for Avionics systems used on Blue Origin's New Glenn launch vehicle for the United States Space Force. The successful candidate will ensure the ETG provides technically sound assessments and recommendations to leadership within timelines and budgets for launch vehicle certification and operational mission assurance. Responsibilities also include providing direction, mentoring, and developing the team's capabilities, as well as building relationships with the Space Force, contractor counterparts (Blue Origin and suppliers), and other government agencies (NRO and NASA). This position can be filled as a Sr Project Engineer or Project Engineer, depending on experience. The Avionics Program Office team works with Guidance & Control systems, Electrical Power systems, Instrumentation, RF & Telemetry systems, and supports mission integration. This is a full-time, on-site position at the Los Angeles Space Force Base in El Segundo, CA.
Requirements
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
- 8 or more years of related engineering experience (for Project Engineer)
- Past work in Electrical/Electronic engineering with an emphasis on Avionics systems in the following areas: Avionics system design, analysis/evaluation, hardware testing (box, sub-system and system level), mission assurance, or mission support
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical team efforts
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
- U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
- Physically able to enter manufacturing facility, travel to test sites, and travel to launch site to support missions, and travel between campuses
- 12 or more years of related engineering experience (for Sr Project Engineer)
- Experience guiding multi-disciplinary technical team efforts (for Sr Project Engineer)
- Proven experience guiding ongoing technical consultation and advice to management, customers, and contractors in area of specialization (for Sr Project Engineer)
Nice To Haves
- MS. and/or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Controls, Guidance/Navigation, Electrical Power or Communication (RF & Telemetry) systems from a recognized institution
- Past work in Avionics systems in the following areas: Controls, Guidance/Navigation, Electrical Power or Telemetry systems, Avionics system design, analysis/evaluation, hardware/system testing, mission assurance, or mission support
- Experience leading component, sub-system and system level hardware reviews, developing and delivering presentations to peers and all levels of management
- Consulting or advising external groups
- Knowledge of the Launch Verification Matrix, Chief Engineer Review Board, and/or Risk management matrix
Responsibilities
- Lead activities related to analysis, design, development, evaluation, testing, certification, Hardware reviews, mission assurance, fleet monitoring, and launch support for Avionics systems
- Manage Aerospace Engineering & Technology Group (ETG) performing technical assessments that assure the integrity, reliability, performance, and compliance of Avionics hardware and systems meet customer requirements
- Collaborate with other program office staff responsible for other aspects of launch systems (such as GNC, Propulsion, Structures and Systems Engineering, etc.)
- Support management and Systems engineering activities as needed
- Prepare reports, briefings, updates, and documents as needed in support of program activities and Aerospace processes
- Build and maintain close working relationship with the Space Force and Aerospace program offices, Contractors, and representatives from other government agencies
- Provide technical advice/recommendations and inform Customer/Aerospace management of technical activities, issues and accomplishments through reports and briefings to senior level management
- Assist the contractor and USG in certifying and launching vehicles
- Establish mutually beneficial solutions between the contractors and the USG team
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
