The Aerospace Corporation

Human Spaceflight Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation$100K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related STEM discipline (Master's preferred)
  • 3-6 years of experience in systems engineering or human spaceflight programs
  • Proven experience in exploration architecture and mission operations
  • Strong knowledge of the engineering program lifecycle including requirements development and validation processes
  • Exceptional presentation and communication skills tailored for diverse audiences
  • Proficiency with systems engineering tools and methodologies
  • Willingness to travel 10-25% as needed, with U.S. citizenship required for security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a connector across exploration topics for moonbase, nuclear, science, and Artemis initiatives
  • Define operational technical requirements for various programs
  • Perform assessments and readiness evaluations for projects
  • Collaborate with NASA mission architects and program experts across sectors
  • Review contractor deliverables and NASA requirements for compliance and effectiveness
  • Contribute to standards development and manage key program plans/products
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Flexible work schedules and telework options
  • 401(k) plan with significant company contributions and immediate vesting
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Relocation assistance
  • An inclusive work environment fostering teamwork and respect
Full Job Description

We are looking for a Human Spaceflight Systems Engineer (Senior Member of Technical Staff/ Project Engineer- Systems Engineering). This position will support various NASA programsintegrating activitiesand servingin various program office roles.M2M provides agency leadership for the development, analysis, integration, and implementation of human spaceflight architectures, mission plans, operationalactivitiesand spacecraft/surface system definitions. In this role, you will coordinate and collaborate across Artemistransportation and Moonbaseto develop and address matters for inflight,orbitaland surface operations.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility in Houston, TX, Colorado Springs, CO, Merritt Island, FL, or El Segundo, CA

What You9ll Be Doing

  • Servein the program office and be aconnector acrossexplorationtopicsfor moonbase, nuclear, scienceand Artemis transportation initiatives
  • Defineoperationaltechnical requirementsforthe various programs
  • Perform assessments, readiness evaluations
  • Collaborate with NASA missionarchitects/designersand programexperts across government and industry
  • Review contractor deliverables and NASA requirements to ensure compliance and system effectivenessto support operational needs
  • Contribute to standards development and documentationsupporting exploration operations, in addition to management of keyprogramplans/products
  • Support facility and infrastructure related topics and planning
  • Participate in technical, safety, and integration of working groups
  • Develop technical and progress reports to support internal teams and external partners
  • Supporttechnical interchange meetings, hardware reviews, and key design milestones
  • Prepare clear, actionable reports and presentations for program offices

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Senior Member of Technical Staff- Systems Engineering

  • Bachelors degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline
  • 3 years of experience in systems engineering, mission operations, or human spaceflight programs
  • Proven experience in human exploration architecture, integration, and mission operations with demonstrated ability to lead technical tasks
  • Strong knowledge and application of the engineering program lifecycle, including requirements development, design reviews, and verification/validation processes
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, with proven ability to influence technical decisions
  • Exceptional presentation and communication skills, including the ability to express complex technical concepts to personnel at all technical and managerial levels
  • Proven ability to work across diverse teams and multiple engineering disciplines, including human-in-the-loop disciplines
  • Experience with systems engineering tools and methodologies (e.g., model-based systems engineering, requirements management tools)
  • Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering technical products and meeting program milestones
  • Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site, domestically and internationally, approximately 10-25%
  • This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Project Engineer- Systems Engineering

include:

  • Bachelors degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline (Masters degree preferred)
  • 6 years of experience in systems engineering, mission operations, or human spaceflight programs
  • Demonstrated technical leadership with proven ability to lead complex technical efforts, manage cross-functional teams, and drive technical strategy across multiple programs
  • Expert-level knowledge of the engineering program lifecycle with experience leading all phases from concept through operations
  • Proven ability to make final technical recommendations, manage technical baselines, and represent the organization in high-level technical forums with NASA, industry partners, and international stakeholders
  • Experience managing technical performance metrics, identifying programmatic risks, and developing mitigation strategies
  • Advanced proficiency with systems engineering tools and digital engineering methodologies

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

  • Masters degree or PhD in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline
  • 5+ years of experience working directly with NASA programs, processes, and teams
  • Background in designing and developing human-based operations for spaceflight missions
  • Experience coordinating with international partners (e.g., ESA, JAXA, CSA) and commercial space vendors
  • Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP), Professional Engineer (PE), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Direct experience with Artemis, Gateway, ISS, or other lunar/deep space exploration programs
  • Published technical papers, patents, or contributions to industry standards in aerospace or systems engineering
  • Experience with Agile systems engineering or other modern development methodologies

We offer a competitive compensation package where you9ll 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 listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$100,300.00 - $150,400.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change
  • Engage with Impact
  • Foster Innovation
  • Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

  • 401(k) Plan 6 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

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

About The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) headquartered in El Segundo, California. The corporation provides technical guidance and advice on all aspects of space missions to military, civil, and commercial customers. Aerospace also designs and develops spacecraft, sensors, and other systems in support of national security, civil, and commercial customers. The corporation has more than 4,000 employees and operates a number of laboratories and test facilities across the United States.
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