Program Management & Systems Engineer

Role Overview

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a mid-level Program Management & Systems Engineer. This is a full-time role in Greenbelt, MD.

• Collaborate with mission stakeholders to ascertain their highest risks and hardest problems; team with Aerospace, Contractor, and Government contributors to mitigate these risks and solve these problems.
• Provide technical leadership to flight and/or ground system concept, architecture, design, development, integration, test, operations, and/or sustainment.
• Work with Aerospace’s Engineering and Technology Group to develop proofs of concept and prototypes to demonstrate innovative solutions.
• Support pertinent data collection, analysis, evaluation, anomaly identification, resolution, and risk assessment.
• Assist customers with system performance tracking at the enterprise level.
• Assist the Government to plan, manage, and execute programs and projects.
• Report regularly to SMD customers and Aerospace senior management, focusing on results and impact.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in engineering, science, or equivalent, and 12+ years of progressively responsible professional experience with credible success in areas such as:

• Spacecraft, Instrument, and/or Ground Systems Engineering
• Mission Readiness and/or Flight Operations for Spaceborne Missions
• Science and/or operational data processing, distribution, and archival
• Civil or military application of spaceborne data (e.g., weather forecasts, crop production)
• Program and/or Project Management

Advanced degree(s) in engineering, physical science, or equivalent technical discipline;
Proven track record of solving complex, ill-defined problems;
Outstanding communication skills (listening, writing, and presenting).

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Pay range:
Min - Max $ - $. Benefits include comprehensive health care and wellness plans, holidays, sick time, vacation, telework options, 401(k) with company contributions, flexible spending accounts, professional growth programs, relocation assistance, and education assistance.

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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This role is on-site in Greenbelt, MD at Goddard Space Flight Center.

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