Part-Time Technical Project Management 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.

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Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market‑leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer‑facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.

This position, as part of the CSG NASA Programs Division, will support the Aerospace Program Office at NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC). The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly experienced technical project management engineer to support the Moon Base transportation office under the NSEETS contract vehicle. This part‑time position will provide critical expertise in systems engineering, program development and architecture definition, process development and definition, requirements definition and management, and integration with stakeholders across the program.

• Develop, analyze, and manage technical requirements from system level through subsystem implementation, ensuring traceability and alignment with mission objectives throughout the project lifecycle
• Plan, facilitate, and participate in formal lifecycle reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.), serving as technical authority to ensure project readiness for phase transitions
• Tailor NPR 7120.5 project planning requirements to specific project needs and ensure ongoing compliance with NASA standards and procedural requirements
• Support the development, implementation, and management of configuration management processes to maintain technical baseline integrity and control
• Support the development and execution of risk management activities, including risk identification, analysis, mitigation strategy development, and tracking
• Support systems engineering and integration activities across multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive system functionality and performance
• Create systems engineering products in accordance with NPR 7123.1B requirements, including technical plans, specifications, verification documentation, and technical reports
• Develop, maintain, and manage Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and interface requirements to ensure seamless integration across system boundaries and with external stakeholders
• Operate strategically by aligning technical decisions with long‑term program goals and organizational objectives
• Engage with impact across multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and leadership to drive technical excellence
• Foster innovation by developing and implementing creative solutions to complex engineering challenges

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related STEM discipline
• 10+ years of experience in NASA projects and programs
• At least 10+ years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in Systems Engineering and Integration
• Ability to effectively use oral and written communication to express technical concepts and recommendations to personnel at all…