Human Exploration and Spaceflight Program Development Engineer

About the position

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. Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors. Within the CSG, the Human Exploration and Space Flight (HESF) Division supports our NASA customer in all aspects of human space flight. We are looking for a Human Exploration and Spaceflight Exploration and Operations Program Development Engineer (Member of Technical Staff- Technical Project Management). In this role you will support the Human Exploration and Spaceflight line of business with program office systems engineering initiatives that stimulate and build out customer capabilities within emerging development programs across a variety of customers primarily supporting the NASA contract.

Responsibilities

• Support emerging NASA program SEI goals, objectives and requirement flow down for new initiatives supporting Artemis and LEO system development
• Support emerging goals, objectives, and requirement flow down for new initiatives supporting the Texas Space Commission and the broader Texas commercial space sector
• Engage with stakeholders to understand evolving acquisition related strategies in support of Artemis and Commercial LEO development programs
• Provide engineering technical writing expertise as well as technical baseline management skills
• Facilitate digital engineering initiatives across various program offices
• Provide direct technical support and expertise to customer teams in areas such as life cycle review management, mission architecture design, and strategy design and analysis
• Develop roadmaps and schedules that align with customer requirements and Aerospace capabilities
• Facilitate meetings with NASA and other customers and external teams to gather detailed SEI requirements to ensure missions success and drive towards an agreed to integrated roadmap
• Serve as the primary point of contact between Aerospace Corp and customer program office teams
• Collaborate with Texas Space Commission, NASA, and external teams to identify new program opportunities where Aerospace can contribute expertise and technical solutions
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify resources, capabilities, and potential risks, providing feedback and updates to key stakeholders
• Support customer requirements as necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM related field
• 3+ years working in government ecosystems, including FFRDC understanding
• Experience with NASA or government contracting
• Strong understanding of program management processes, technical requirements, and operational execution
• Strong technical writing skills and digital environment skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with program objectives and timelines
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally

Nice-to-haves

• Expertise in building NASA partnerships human exploration and spaceflight sector
• Current and strong working relationships with NASA across the agency
• Experience with life cycle review management and knowledge of technical disciplines related to aerospace systems and programs
• Understanding of human health and performance spaceflight matters

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