Launch Vehicle Structural Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation • Huntsville, AL

21h • 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 Vehicle Structural Engineer will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Next Generation Interceptor program. They will work with a combined team of government, private contractors, FFRDC/UARC, and SETA personnel performing programmatic, mission assurance reviews, engineering design and development, system production and fielding the interceptor to advance the US Missile Defense Capabilities. Frequent interaction with other MDA Directorate personnel, contractors, subcontractors, and vendor personnel is expected. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Huntsville AL.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an appropriate engineering, physics, mathematics, or equivalent technical disciplines such as aerospace, electrical, industrial, mechanical, or systems
• 8 or more years of experience with structural analysis and design
• Experience coordinating and leading multidiscipline technical teams formed to solve complex technical aerospace issues.
• Familiarity with Military, SMC, and Industry testing standards applicable to launch vehicles
• Experience speaking and presenting technical material to government engineers and leaders.
• Experience supporting Failure Review Boards, providing risk assessments, developing feasible mitigation paths.
• Occasional travel is required.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, issued by the US government.
• US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in engineering, science, or related technical field.
• Active Secret security clearance
• Experience with the design, inspection, and testing of composite structures
• Experience Supporting the Missile Defense Agency Next Generation Interceptor, Targets and Counter Measure, or Quality, Safety and Mission Assurance programs
• Demonstrated ability to work in a matrixed environment, tasking matrixed engineers, and scientists to complete program tasks
• Experience tailoring and developing acceptance or qualification tests based on approved industry standards such as SMC-S-016, AIAA-S-080, AIAA-S-081, or AIAA-S-110

Responsibilities

• Directly work with government programs to identify design, production, test, and fielding issues of subsystems and components, and to develop feasible and timely mitigation efforts, identify risks and lead risk assessment development.
• Coordinate subject matter experts to provide technical advisory services to the Missile Defense Agency Next Generation Interceptor program office.
• Coordinate the development, approval, and delivery of Aerospace technical reviews and reports associated with tasks assigned by MDA.
• Conduct technical analysis and review of new interceptor systems design, development, test, production, fielding, and post flight data.
• Conduct independent reviews of interceptor unit, subsystem, and system development, acceptance, and qualification testing protocols, technical reports, and analysis reports.
• Participate in missile system major milestone readiness assessments.
• Participate in missile risk, system failure, engineering change, manufacturing, configuration, and qualification review boards.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior