Space Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•Rio, VA

18h•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), the company is broadly engaged across all aspects of space, delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners. The Imagery Programs Division’s (IPD) Proliferated Systems (PS) Office is seeking a Space Systems Engineer (Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer - Multi-Disciplinary Engineering) with expertise in Systems Engineering, Risk Management, System Verification, and Threat knowledge. This role will support next-generation major system acquisitions across multiple phases of the Systems Engineering process. The engineer will directly support the customer Chief Engineer by organizing and leading Aerospace domain expert support for requirements development, interface development, assembly, integration, test, sell-off, and risk management. This position also involves guiding teams to address risks and issues in testing and coordinating with counterparts across Enterprise interfaces to ensure mission success. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position based in Chantilly, VA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical/STEM field
6 years of responsible professional engineering experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments (for Project Engineer)
Experience with development, test, and implementation of Space systems
Prior engineering leadership or project management experience
Willing to support frequent travel (typically once or twice per month)
Current and active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance, issued by the U.S. government
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
12 or more years of responsible professional engineering experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments (for Senior Project Engineer)
Proven experience leading technical support and analysis efforts across different technical groups and program offices (for Senior Project Engineer)

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in System Engineering or related technical field
Experience working Space systems development and across the Enterprise for National Security Space customers
Technical knowledge of the current threat environment
Understanding of and experience working with a matrixed engineering organization
Ability to function optimally, efficiently, and collaboratively with limited supervision
Strong customer focused demeanor with outstanding skills in coordinating exchanges between technical staff and the customer

Responsibilities

Coordinate Aerospace technical support for the vehicle unique portions of an integrated ground control and processing system
Supporting Space Systems development, test, requirement verification and Enterprise sell-off
Providing technical leadership to Aerospace domain expert engagement in Enterprise sell-off activities
Collaborating with Aerospace counterparts external to the program office across the Enterprise
Coordinating Aerospace team support of threat-related customer activities
Leading non-conformance, anomaly, and major technical issue response teams during Space, Ground, and Enterprise-related customer activities
Coordinating Systems Engineering support for milestone reviews
Providing on-site Aerospace presence and communicating with the customer, SETA, and contractors
Collaborating with SETA and government customer counterparts to meet mission needs

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