Launch Systems and Mission Integration Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

1d•$117,300 - $175,900•Onsite

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. The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch. The NSG Launch Directorate provides direct technical support to the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Office of Space Launch (OSL) in the areas of Launch Systems Engineering, Mission Integration Engineering, Launch Site Engineering, and Mission Assurance. In your role as a Launch Systems and Mission Integration Engineer (Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer – Systems and Mission Assurance Engineering), you will support both the OSL Chief Engineer and OSL Launch Management Division. In the area of launch systems engineering, you will assist OSL in developing and maintaining the launch capability baseline of current and future launch vehicles to meet NRO requirements. You will also evaluate technical risks, participate in anomaly investigations, and provide status and recommendations to support risk mitigation efforts for OSL missions. In the area of mission integration engineering, you will be a member of the integrated government/contractor Mission Team led by the OSL Mission Manager. Your focus will be on mission execution and mission success throughout the multi-year mission integration process for NRO missions from early integration studies through the final launch campaign. This is a full-time position based in Chantilly, VA or El Segundo, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
Minimum of 6 years of experience in launch vehicle or space vehicle design, analysis, test, integration or operations
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team to resolve issues
Proven ability to interface proactively and communicate complex technical subject matter effectively with all levels of customers, contractors, and peers
Willing to travel approximately 20% with extended durations during launch campaigns
This position requires a TS/SSBI security clearance along with the ability to obtain a SCI and polygraph, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in launch vehicle or space vehicle design, analysis, test, integration or operations (for Sr. Project Engineer)
Demonstrated ability to assess a large variety of technical data and identify items of highest significance (for Sr. Project Engineer)
Demonstrated ability to operate independently with minimal direct supervision (for Sr. Project Engineer)

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a STEM field
Strong personal initiative
A current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

Performing fleet monitoring of active launch systems and new launch system development to support NRO launch vehicle certification assessments
Evaluating launch system technical issues and participating in launch system anomaly investigations which may affect NRO launch schedules or result in NRO mission risks
Providing technical support to a government/contractor team focused on mission execution and mission success
Coordinating Aerospace resources to resolve technical issues
Providing timely and responsive status and recommendations to OSL engineering and mission integration teams
Performing readiness assessments at key milestones in support of NRO launch readiness and mission certification processes

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