Space Systems Assembly Integration and Test Evaluation Engineer
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 Systems Engineering Division (SED) offers unparalleled expertise in systems engineering to the U.S. government and various public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced development and application of space systems. From systems CONOPs and architecture development to system design and analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED leverages a vast array of engineering and business disciplines across a dynamic portfolio of space programs and national challenges spanning the total space system lifecycle. The Systems Integration and Test Office (SITO) is responsible for creating and reviewing system functional, performance, and operationally relevant test programs for internal and external customer space, ground, and user segment systems. Responsible for performing systems integration and test tasks related to mission and system threads, interface definition, technology insertion, and use of system integration tools and techniques. Additional duties may include the following: The selected candidate will be required to work part-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo CA.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field.
- 12 years of knowledge in Test and Evaluation (T&E), verification of space-to-ground and space-to-space interface requirements, systems engineering, and/or operations of space systems, satellites, and/or ground systems infrastructure within the U.S. government agencies and/or aerospace industry.
- Understanding of space system (and/or system of systems) architecture and satellite operations including orbital mechanics, satellite subsystems (e.g., spacecraft bus, payload), ground system functions (command and control, telemetry and mission data processing, and space-to-ground data links and protocols).
- Experience with systems (and/or system of systems) integration planning, execution, and test.
- Experience performing launch vehicle mission readiness, pedigree, and flight hardware assessment reviews, and monitoring component and subsystem qualification and acceptance testing to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Ability to independently lead multiple concurrent tasks, build and manage teams, and communicate technical information clearly and persuasively
- Willing to travel.
- Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain one).
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degrees in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field.
- Mission testing and integration knowledge and experience for specific U.S. Space Force (USSF), Intelligence Community (IC), or commercial customers (e.g., system requirements, system (and/or system of systems) integration and testing, spacecraft subsystems, manufacturing, test, and/or spacecraft/ground operations).
- Active TS/SCI clearance (or ability to obtain one).
Responsibilities
- Lead space and launch vehicle mechanical integration and test activities across mission-critical space and launch interfaces to include launch site operations support.
- Develop and execute comprehensive system integration and test plans that support all acquisition lifecycle phases and milestone decision reviews to include systems engineering evaluations, test procedure development and review, anomaly investigations and resolution, and contractor performance assessments.
- Plan, conduct, and analyze Developmental Test and Operational Test (DT/OT) events for complete space systems ensuring compliance with government and commercial policies, standards, and best practices for systems test planning and execution.
- Review and evaluate requirements for space and launch systems, engineering models, simulations, test beds, and special test equipment ensuring appropriate verification and validation techniques throughout program development.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
