Launch Systems Engineer (Project Engineer/Sr. Project Engineer)

The Aerospace Corporation

2d•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 Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, development planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape the future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including US Space Force, U.S Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. DSG also assists the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems. The Launch Systems Division (LSD) helps our customers develop innovative solutions in support of military, human space flight, and commercial applications by interfacing with organizations such as the United States Space Force, NASA, DARPA, OSL, and FAA. Our people provide customers timely, value added, decision quality information and analyses to solve technical and programmatic issues to outpace the threat. We are seeking a well-qualified Launch Systems Engineer with proven leadership and outstanding communication abilities to be part of a team that supports and shapes the future of the Servicing, Mobility, and Logistics program (USSF/SSC/SYD 80/AL) as part of the Assured Access to Space (AATS) Directorate. We are committed to supporting the United States Space Force, Space Systems Command, AATS Directorate. Our team provides technical subject matter expertise to support Point-to-Point Delivery (P2D) development and procurement. Are you ready to launch your career in this exciting new mission area? The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility at Cape Canaveral, FL.

Requirements

Bachelor’s and/or advanced degree in a technical/STEM related area of study
8 or more years of professional growth and related experience with launch vehicle hardware
Some demonstrated understanding and experience with launch vehicle hardware design, assembly, testing, and/or operations
Track record in coordinating or participating in multi-disciplinary technical team efforts
Some demonstrated ability to work independently and directly with a customer
Ability to travel as needed (mostly domestic)
This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
All of the above requirements for Project Engineer
12+ years of professional growth and related experience with launch vehicle hardware
Demonstrated understanding and experience with launch vehicle hardware design, assembly, testing, and/or operations
Track record coordinating or participating in multi-disciplinary technical team efforts
Demonstrated ability to work independently and directly with customer and geographically dispersed team

Nice To Haves

Expertise in design, analysis, and testing of launch vehicle hardware
Experience with trajectory analyses
Experience with super heavy launch systems such as Starship
Experience with launch mission assurance
Experience with DoD requirements, budgeting, and procurement processes
Experience collaborating with the USSF, NASA, OSL and industry partners
Active TS/SCI clearance, which is issued by the US government.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and programmatic leadership and guidance for P2D activities in support of SSC/SYD 80/AL Director
Participate in current and future contract activities
Coordinate with AGO teams comprised of diversely skilled engineers servicing various portions of complex projects to solve customer challenges
Prepare and deliver reports and briefings and provide technical assessments to external customers as well as to Aerospace management
Develop and maintain acquisition plan and schedule documents
Track programmatic issues associated with each project and to ensure the application of Aerospace expertise in the fulfillment of each task
Coordinate with current and potential P2D stakeholders (TRANSCOM, NASA, etc.)

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