Aerospace Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) that supports national space programs and provides technical expertise across satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems.

• Provide system acquisition, architecting, and engineering expertise in national security domains.
• Work with customers and contractor teams on enterprise requirements development, mission design, and test planning.
• Collaborate with diverse teams of military, government civilians, prime contractors, SE&I contractors, FFRDCs, and National Laboratories.
• Participate in systems architecture analyses, technology development planning, organizational effectiveness studies, and risk assessments across program life cycles.
• Ensure implementation of requirements for ground system design, mission concept of operations, prototype and test, flight checkout, flight operations, and operational transition support.
• Lead technical studies and analyses supporting programmatic and organizational decision-making.
• Integrate Aerospace Corporation capabilities through virtual teaming, backplane engagement, and matrix coordination.
• Develop innovative space, launch, ground, and operations capabilities and identify opportunities to adopt new technologies.
• Maintain positive working relationships with customer management and contractor staff.

• B.S. in a STEM‑related or technical field.
• 5 or more years of progressively responsible professional experience working across government programs.
• Space system technical background and program experience, including systems engineering across the mission lifecycle.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi‑disciplinary teams and establish trusted relationships with government customers, SETA contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for presenting and writing technical information.
• Willingness to travel domestically approximately once a month as required.
• Current and active TS/SCI and/or Q security clearance (or eligibility to obtain one) and U.S. citizenship.

• M.S. or advanced degree in a STEM field.
• Knowledge of Space Force acquisitions and experience interfacing with USAF/USSF/SAF leadership.
• Background in program office and management activities; experience directing matrixed technical support teams.
• Demonstrated success in organizing and leading cross‑functional, cross‑organizational studies and assessments.
• Exposure to multiple mission domains such as ground systems, launch, or on‑orbit systems.
• Working knowledge of aerospace corporate resources and laboratory operations.

• Competitive base salary ($-$) with wide-ranging factors influencing pay.
• Health care and wellness plans.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Flexible work schedules and telework options.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions and matching.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional growth and development programs.
• Education assistance programs.
• Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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