Space Vehicle Systems Engineer/Sr. Space Vehicle Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

19d•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. The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers’ portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems. The Missile Defense Space Architectures department directly supports the Missile Defense Agency’s Space Capabilities office. As the primary interface to this component of MDA, we help our customer understand their acquisition and development requirements, coordinate and provide technical expertise through our extensive reachback model, and ensure success across a variety of projects. We are looking for a Space Vehicle Systems Engineer (Project Engineer/Sr. Project Engineer – Enterprise Systems Engineering) to be embedded with our customer, primarily in support of the DSS demonstration program. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at Schriever SFB in Colorado Springs, CO

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate technical discipline from a recognized institution
8 or more years of professional experience in space vehicle systems engineering
Knowledge and experience in the design and development of space vehicle systems
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers
Effective oral and written communication skills and an ability to interact effectively with all levels of Aerospace, government, and contractor personnel
Some travel is required
This position requires 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.
12 or more years of relevant professional experience (for Sr. Project Engineer)
Demonstrated significant programmatic impact in past roles (for Sr. Project Engineer)
Experience leading teams and coordinating efforts across project lines (for Sr. Project Engineer)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in relevant engineering discipline
Demonstrated ability to bring in tasks and projects beyond personal activities
Significant impact on fielded system or demonstration

Responsibilities

Supporting MDA Space Capabilities office (DCS), and specifically the DSS program
Collaborating with the government team, including other FFRDC, UARC, and SETA personnel, to ensure mission success
Evaluating and assisting contractor and subcontractor performance regarding space vehicle design and development
Supporting other DSS space segment and general DCS activities as needed

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