Human Spaceflight Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

6d•$86,600 - $129,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation, a trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, is seeking a Human Spaceflight Engineer (Member of Technical Staff - Systems Engineering) to support various NASA programs. This role involves integrating activities and serving in program office roles, focusing on the development, analysis, integration, and implementation of human spaceflight architectures, mission plans, operational activities, and spacecraft/surface system definitions. The engineer will coordinate and collaborate across Artemis transportation and Moonbase initiatives to address matters for inflight, orbital, and surface operations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline
1 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in systems engineering and program lifecycle environment
Entry level experience in human exploration architecture, integration and mission operations
Knowledge and understanding of the engineering program life cycle
Demonstrated initiative and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Strong presentation and communications skills, including the ability to effectively use oral and written communication to express technical concepts and recommendations to personnel at all technical and managerial levels
Ability to work across diverse teams and multiple engineering disciplines, including human in the loop disciplines
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
May require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline
Experience with NASA processes and teams
Background in designing and developing human based operations
Experience coordinating with international partners and commercial vendors

Responsibilities

Serve in the program office and be a connector across exploration topics for moonbase, nuclear, science and Artemis transportation initiatives
Define operational technical requirements for the various programs
Perform assessments, readiness evaluations
Collaborate with NASA mission architects/designers and program experts across government and industry
Review contractor deliverables and NASA requirements to ensure compliance and system effectiveness to support operational needs
Contribute to standards development and documentation supporting exploration operations, in addition to management of key program plans/products
Support facility and infrastructure related topics and planning
Participate in technical, safety, and integration of working groups
Develop technical and progress reports to support internal teams and external partners
Support technical interchange meetings, hardware reviews, and key design milestones
Prepare clear, actionable reports and presentations for program offices

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