IC Systems Cost and Scheduling Engineer

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) offers unparalleled expertise in systems engineering to the U.S. government and various public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced development and application of space systems. From systems CONOPs and architecture development to system design and analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED leverages a vast array of engineering and business disciplines across a diverse and dynamic portfolio of space programs and national challenges spanning the total space system lifecycle.

Aerospace’s Integrated Cost and Schedule Analysis (iCASA) Department is seeking an early career Systems Analyst to join a diverse, innovative, and highly productive team of cost and schedule professionals. This growing bi-coastal department supports a wide range of customers in the National Security, Civil and Commercial, and International Space Communities. iCASA collects lessons learned from a wide variety of programs to help develop better engineering management techniques within the fields of cost, schedule, and risk analyses.

This position will be located 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA

• Analyze cost and technical data to assess credibility of government and industry cost and schedule estimates
• Conduct research and analysis of schedule and technical data, along with the development of schedule assessments to support the government in the procurement of cost-effective systems
• Participate in Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis, evaluation of contractor cost activities, concurrent engineering and trade studies
• Utilize industry tools to develop and/or evaluate Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), conduct Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs), structural integrity analyses, and identification/quantification of program risks
• Actively engage with mentors and senior staff in the development of cost and schedule methods and models. This entails supporting cost research activities, developing historical databases, and providing recommendations through technical analyses.
• Interact directly and collaborate with department staff, mentors, and internal customers
• Document analysis and present technical, cost, and programmatic data/findings to peers, management, and customers
• Training and mentorship will be provided

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must work well in a team environment
• Possess organizational, time management and project management skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university program in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Economics or a related discipline of science and technology (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
• 0-1 year of industry experience
• Prior internship at The Aerospace Corporation
• Minimum GPA of3.0
• Knowledge of space and ground systems, systems…