Space Vehicle Engineer

Imagery Programs Division’s (IPD) Proliferated Systems (PS) Office is looking for a Space Vehicle Engineer (Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer - Multi-Disciplinary Engineering) with Space Vehicle, Payload Systems, Space Systems Assembly, Integration, and Test, and System Verification knowledge and experience to support next-generation major system acquisitions across multiple phases of the acquisition life cycle. This role will directly support the customer Space Vehicle Division by organizing and leading Aerospace domain expert support of system development from requirements development, design reviews, interface development, assembly, integration, test, and delivery of hardware.

This is a full-time position based in Chantilly, VA, which requires 100% onsite work.

• Coordinate Aerospace technical support for the space vehicle portions of an integrated space and ground system.
• Supporting Space Vehicle development and test.
• Providing technical leadership to Aerospace domain expert engagement in hardware development and design challenges.
• Collaborating with Aerospace counterparts external to the program office across the Enterprise.
• Participating in non-conformance, anomaly, and major technical issue response teams during Space Vehicle and Payload-related customer activities.
• Coordinating Subject Matter Expert support for milestone reviews.
• Providing on-site Aerospace presence and communicating with the customer, SETA, and contractors.
• Collaborating with SETA and government customer counterparts to meet mission needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical/STEM field.
• 6 years of responsible professional engineering experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments.
• Experience with development, test, and implementation of Space systems.
• Prior engineering leadership or project management experience.
• Willing to support frequent travel (typically once or twice per month).
• Current and active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance. U.S. citizenship required.

• 12 years of responsible professional engineering experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments.
• Lead technical support and analysis efforts by employing broad technical experience to leverage personnel resources across the Engineering Technical Group and other program offices.

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience working Space systems development and for National Security Space customers.
• Technical knowledge of the current threat environment.
• Understanding of and experience working with a matrixed engineering organization.
• Ability to function optimally, efficiently, and collaboratively with limited supervision.
• Strong customer focused demeanor with outstanding skills in coordinating exchanges between technical staff and the customer.

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. The grade-based pay range for this job is $ - $. Pay Basis:
Annual.

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• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan – Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
  
  An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified…