APDA Human Systems Acquisition 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 Acquisition Planning and Decision Analytics (APDA) Department is seeking a Human Systems Acquisition Engineer to join a diverse, innovative, and highly productive team of acquisition and systems engineering professionals. This growing, geographically distributed department supports a wide range of customers in the National Security, Civil and Commercial, and International Space Communities. APDA applies deep technical expertise and experience to deliver pre‑acquisition and systems engineering planning expertise and products to form a sound basis for space, ground, and launch system program acquisition lifecycle activities.

The selected candidate will be required to work full‑time on‑site at one of the following facilities:
El Segundo, CA;
Chantilly, VA;
Colorado Springs, CO.

• A trusted technical program advisor focused on solving some of the nation's most critical missions with cutting‑edge solutions that meet the future head‑on
• Provide thought leadership and engineering support centered on delivering effective Human Systems Integration (HSI) for complex acquisitions to multiple customers across different classification levels
• Advise key stakeholders and government customers by conducting cradle‑to‑grave acquisition support and risk management for human‑engaged systems that enable effective contract administration, standards and/or policy compliance, and oversight based on best practices and lessons learned
• Collaborate with government program office customers, stakeholders, and colleagues to provide agile, responsive, and decisive advice on diverse and innovative human systems engineering acquisition and innovation strategies
• Support modernization of capabilities to better manage, integrate, and share data across the subdivision and ensure the implementation of technical and operational best practices and lessons learned
• Host educational workshops, brown‑bag lunch sessions, and training programs to promote knowledge sharing
• Develop and deliver accurate and timely reports and presentations that clearly communicate results and solutions to support critical decisions

• Engineering Specialist
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a relevant STEM field
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in space‑related acquisition and systems engineering
• Coursework and or experience in Human Systems (HS), Human Factors Engineering (HFE), or Human Systems Integration (HSI)
• Previous experience leading…