Safety/ Flight Mechanics Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation • Washington DC, FL

1d • 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 FAA, NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors. Aerospace’s Civil Systems Group (CSG) is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Safety/ Flight Mechanics Engineer (Project Engineer- Flight Mechanics) in support of Civil Space Programs in the Federal Civil Development Directorate. The Directorate is responsible for providing full lifecycle independent assessment, systems engineering & integration (SE&I), policy and mission/safety assurance to Federal non-DOD agencies (including FAA, FCC and DOC) across the space and related complex systems enterprise. This position is onsite at Cape Canaveral, FL, or Washington DC, with the expectation that the selected candidate will work at least 4 days a week onsite, as the business needs allow.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a focus on physics, engineering, science, mathematics, or another closely related STEM field
• At least 8 years of experience in increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments
• Physics of Space Launch/Reentry Operations: Debris Calculations, full/deep research
• Knowledge of FAA Regs particularly PART450
• Understanding of policy and regulatory requirements for Commercial Space Launch/Reentry Risk
• Space operations Casualty Assessment and Risk Management
• Understanding of holistic methods, processes, and inputs required to protect Public Safety (during launches/reentries)
• Experience with building a Launch/Reentry Vehicle “Debris Catalog”
• Risk analyses and mission support for Emergency Operations of commercial space operations
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically/internationally approx. 10%
• 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

• Masters degree [applicable STEM areas or other discipline]
• More than 8 years of experience in increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments
• 8 years of experience in Physics Based Modeling
• Experience in developing and maintain Range Safety Processes, Training and Protocols (training material for introductory topics, flight safety analysis, flight safety systems, trajectory mechanics, probability of failure, risks from debris impact, toxic dispersion and overpressure, and training on specific tool)
• Coordination of Range Flight Safety with Commercial Partners

Responsibilities

• Perform Safety and Risk Assurance Assessments/Analysis
• Provide SME relative to risk launch and reentry risk
• Assure safety to the public during space launch and reentry operations
• Physics based modeling and analysis of launch/reentry vehicles
• Interfaces between customers and Aerospace technical and management staff.

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