Risk and Reliability Engineer​/Sr. Risk and Reliability Engineer

Risk and Reliability Engineer /Sr. Risk and Reliability Engineer # Welcome!## Risk and Reliability Engineer /Sr. Risk and Reliability Engineer Apply:
El Segundo, CA:
Chantilly, VA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
January 1, 2027 (30+ days left to apply):
R017182

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)
** delivers unparalleled systems engineering expertise to the U.S. government and a broad network of public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial partners advancing space and space-related technologies, programs, and capabilities—including human spaceflight. Spanning the full acquisition lifecycle, SED's capabilities include life cycle systems engineering, acquisition planning, CONOPS development, design and analysis, mission assurance, digital engineering, integration engineering, cost and schedule assessment, supply chain technical risk, and infrastructure design and risk analysis.

SED applies a broad array of engineering and business disciplines across a diverse and dynamic portfolio of space and space related programs and national priorities, to drive smarter acquisition decisions, ensure systems are ready when and where needed, and that integrated capabilities perform reliably as intended.
* The Acquisition Risk and Reliability Engineering Department (ARRED) provides critical expertise in risk management, reliability engineering, and system safety. We are looking for a
** Risk and Reliability Engineer (Engineering Specialist/Sr. Engineering Specialist – Safey and Mission Assurance Engineering)**. As a member of the ARRED team, you will work closely with national security space and civil space customers on multiple programs to develop reliable space-based systems that provide critical capabilities and while identifying and mitigating hazards throughout the system lifecycle per MIL-STD-882E principles. You’ll also support senior decision-makers by establishing effective risk management processes and performing insightful risk assessments.
Work Model:

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

** What You’ll Be Doing*
* * You will help Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA, and other government customers plan and execute their risk/reliability activities.
* You will provide risk and reliability and system safety guidance and analysis for national security space and ground systems
* You will work closely with program office customers to perform assessments that provide important insights to senior decision makers. You will also lead small teams to accomplish your assignments.
* This position will enable senior leaders to make risk-informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
* You will be the risk, reliability, and/or system safety subject matter expert for several programs, serving as their point of contact for assessments and guidance. You will engage with other SMEs to deliver critical assessments for senior program managers.
* You will help the department adapt to a rapidly changing space industry and customer needs by helping to shape our risk/reliability capabilities strategy,…