Sr. Engineer

Overview

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 Systems Engineering Division (SED) provides unmatched experience in systems engineering to the U.S. government and to numerous public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced application of space technology. From systems architecture development to system analysis and optimization, astrodynamics, orbital debris, navigation, failure analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED exploits a broad array of engineering and business disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs and national challenges.

Aerospace s Engineering Economic and Management Sciences (EEMS) Department is seeking a Sr Schedule Engineer to join a diverse, innovative, and highly productive team of cost, schedule, and operations research professionals. This growing, geographically distributed department supports a wide range of customers across the National Security, Civil and Commercial, and International Space Communities. EEMS leverages expertise in cost, schedule, and economic engineering, along with operations research and management science techniques, to enhance cost- and schedule-related decision-making processes.

The department conducts integrated studies, technical deep dives, and comprehensive reviews that provide actionable insights and uncover risks and opportunities. These efforts enable decision-makers to balance trade-offs, optimize resource allocation, and develop robust solutions tailored to mission-critical challenges. By synthesizing lessons learned from a variety of programs, EEMS continually refines engineering management practices in cost, schedule, and risk analysis to deliver impactful and enduring results.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in either El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA.

• Advise key stakeholders and government customers by providing schedule engineering leadership and analytic judgement to strengthen program planning, improve confidence in timeline feasibility, and support decision-making for complex acquisition and engineering programs.
• Lead and execute schedule development, schedule health assessments, schedule optimization, schedule monitoring and control, schedule risk assessments, independent schedule estimates, participation in Integrated Baseline Reviews and Source Selections, and development of capabilities against subdivision priorities.
• Act as a technical advisor to customers on matters related to schedule engineering and project controls.
• Lead the development of departmental tools and ensure the implementation of best practices.
• Contribute to new business and technical planning efforts by continuously evolving the scope of responsibilities for the team.
• Actively engage with the professional community by leading and organizing events such as conferences, seminars, and industry forums. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for engagement and growth.
• Spearhead research initiatives that foster innovation. Host educational workshops, brown-bag lunch sessions, and training programs to promote knowledge sharing.
• Act as a senior technical mentor, providing technical advice and guidance to junior staff and customers.
• Develop and deliver accurate and timely reports and presentations that clearly communicate results and solutions to support critical decision-making.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Systems, Industrial), Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or closely related technical discipline.
• 12 years of relevant experience in scheduling and program controls, preferably within the aerospace, defense, or advanced technology industries.
• Familiarity with aerospace engineering processes, product lifecycle stages, and manufacturing workflows.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across corporate staff, peers, management, program offices, customers, and contractors.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading cross-functional scheduling and project control teams, as well as mentoring junior team members.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels.
• Hands-on experience developing and managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary…