Space Systems 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.

The Space Systems Implementation Department in SED provides development, assessment, and closure of space vehicle systems. As a Senior Member of the Technical Staff of this department, you will be supporting the acquisition of the next generation of innovative space vehicle systems to solve the most challenging problems of our US Space Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, NOAA, and commercial/international customers. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

• Providing space vehicle systems engineering support for customer programs, with a focus on the United States Space Force
• Leading and participating in studies, to include multi-disciplinary engineering teams, to assess breadth of space system designs for accuracy and completeness
• Evaluating the feasibility of space system designs during key milestone reviews such as Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, etc.
• Developing as a subject matter expert in space vehicle systems engineering to support execution of customer programs
• Establishing strong working relationships with government, program office, and contractor personnel as well as other members of Aerospace's engineering group
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed

• 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:
  
  Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) from an accredited program in engineering or relevant engineering discipline
• 0-1 year of industry work experience
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary engineering teams and ability to excel in a collaborative environment
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to change, and demonstrate initiative under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and conduct long-range technical studies
• Experience or strong familiarity with space acquisition programs
• Ability to travel domestically, on an occasional basis
• Ability and willingness 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.
• Transcripts required for this position