Milestone Review Specialist- Artemis Host Vehicles

The Aerospace Corporation•Houston, TX

5d•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. 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 the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors. Within CSG, the Human Exploration and Spaceflight (HESF) Division provides comprehensive support to NASA across all human spaceflight operations and program office activities. We are seeking a Milestone Review Specialist for Artemis Host Vehicles (Project Engineer- Technical Project Management) at the Johnson Space Center. The HESF Division comprises a team of specialized engineers who deliver technical and acquisition expertise, providing critical recommendations to NASA's human spaceflight and space technology enterprise. Our mission is to enable mission success across an extensive portfolio spanning space, ground, and user segments. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in business/engineering/science or another applicable STEM area
At least 6+ years of progressive technical leadership experience in systems engineering, human spaceflight operations, hardware, or related disciplines
Experience supporting NASA Extravehicular Activity (EVA) programs, including hardware design, operational planning, safety protocols, or mission support activities
Experience supporting NASA program milestone reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, SAR), including preparing technical documentation, coordinating review materials, and presenting to stakeholders
Excellent verbal communication skills with ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences including executive leadership, engineering teams, and external stakeholders; demonstrated success building consensus across multidisciplinary teams and organizations; polished, professional presentation style
Excellent written communication skills with ability to organize complex technical materials, engineering analyses, and programmatic concepts into clear, logical documentation including technical reports, requirements documents, presentations, and executive briefings
Demonstrated leadership skills including team building, conflict resolution, and stakeholder relationship management across diverse groups such as suppliers, test facilities, cross-functional internal teams, and external partners
Willingness to travel domestically approximately 10%
This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in business, engineering or closely related technical discipline
Proven expertise performing milestone review planning roles for defense, aerospace, or comparable complex systems.

Responsibilities

Evaluate Artemis vehicle milestone technical documentation and assess xEVA Systems integration impacts on vehicle architecture, interfaces, and operational requirements
Coordinate with EVA Development Project Office engineering leads to conduct technical reviews aligned with vehicle project/program/provider requirements and NASA procedural standards
Manage IT resources and collaboration platforms with vehicle project Review Coordinators to support distributed technical review teams
Develop and maintain Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, informed (RACI) matrices for EVA Development stakeholders, ensuring clear technical authority and accountability across multi-organizational review processes
Configure and manage review assignments in Configuration Management Workflow (CMW) tool, routing xEVA technical content to appropriate Design Engineering (DE) disciplines and subject-matter experts
Maintain standardized comment disposition templates ensuring consistent technical issue tracking and resolution across review cycles
Synthesize technical review feedback into executive out briefs for vehicle milestone reviews (SRR/PDR/CDR/SAR), highlighting critical issues and risk mitigation strategies
Develop and maintain integrated master schedules tracking Artemis vehicle milestones and xEVA system delivery dependencies

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.
The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
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
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options