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 (Member of Technical Staff - 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 Systems Engineering Division by coordinating Aerospace domain expert support of requirements development, interface development, assembly, integration, test, sell-off, and risk management. This Systems Engineer will also participate on teams to address risks and issues in testing, with counterparts across Enterprise interfaces to ensure mission success. This is a full-time position based in Chantilly, VA, which requires 100% onsite work.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical/STEM field
- 2 years of responsible professional engineering experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering, and the systems engineering process
- Experience with development, test, and implementation of Space systems
- Willing to support frequent travel (typically once or twice per month)
- This position requires a current and active TS/SSBI/SCI 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 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
- Prior engineering leadership or project management experience
- Prior experience working with the Engineering Technology Group
- Understanding of requirement decomposition, verification and validation, risk management, major program design reviews, and related topics
- Prior experience with SV on-orbit checkout activities
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 support 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
- Assisting with 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
