Space Systems 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 National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch. Imagery Programs Division’s (IPD) Proliferated Systems (PS) Office is looking for a Space Systems Engineer (Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer - Multi-Disciplinary Engineering) with Systems Engineering, Risk Management, System Verification, and Threat knowledge and experience to support next-generation major system acquisitions across multiple phases of the Systems Engineering process. This role will directly support the customer Chief Engineer by organizing and leading Aerospace domain expert support of requirements development, interface development, assembly, integration, test, sell-off, and risk management. This Systems Engineer will also guide teams to address risks and issues in testing, and coordinate with counterparts across Enterprise interfaces to ensure mission success.
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
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
