Spacecraft Systems Engineer; Project Engineer​/Senior Project Engineer

Overview

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.

Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, and provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise.

It also provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems.

The Launch Systems Division (LSD) helps our customers develop innovative solutions in support of military, human space flight, and commercial applications by interfacing with organizations such as the United States Space Force, NASA, DARPA, NRO, and FAA. We are seeking a well-qualified individual (Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer – Systems and Mission Assurance Engineering) with proven leadership and outstanding communication abilities to support the Servicing, Mobility, and Logistics (SML) program as part of the Assured Access to Space (AATS) Directorate.

The program will focus on SML procurements and engineering support for space vehicle prototype contracts to advance SML capabilities, including refueling satellites in space, space tugs, orbital debris mitigation and activities in cislunar space.

Work Model

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility at Los Angeles Air Force Base.

• Work closely with AAE and SML Program Offices on program management and systems engineering
• Coordinate and provide engineering support for SML prototype contract(s)
• Provide technical expertise to support SML procurement strategy
• Develop SML interface documents and standards
• Communicate status and progress of technical activities, issues, and accomplishments through reports and briefings to Aerospace, Space Force, and contractor teams

Minimum Requirements:

• Typically, 6+ years of professional growth and related experience with space vehicle hardware
• Some demonstrated understanding and experience with space vehicle design, assembly, testing, operations, and analysis
• Track record in coordinating or participating on multi-disciplinary technical teams
• Some demonstrated ability to work independently and directly with customers and a geographically dispersed team
• Ability to travel as needed (mostly domestic)
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Minimum Requirements – Senior Project Engineer - Systems and Mission Assurance Engineering:

• 12+ years of professional growth and related experience with space vehicle hardware
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with space vehicle design, assembly, testing, operations, and analysis
• Track record in coordinating or participating on multi-disciplinary technical teams
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and directly with customers and a geographically dispersed team
• Ability to travel as needed (mostly domestic)
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S…