Enterprise Effects Division Description

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospaces strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a wide-ranging and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.

Vehicle Ground Concepts Department Description

The Vehicle and Ground Concepts Department (VGCD) in EED provides space vehicle and ground system preliminary/conceptual design; trade and architecture analysis, modeling, process development and leadership expertise; and tool development in support of conceptual design activities across the space enterprise. As a member of VGCD, you will be designing innovative spacecraft and ground segment solutions to meet the most pressing mission needs of our US Space Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, NOAA, and commercial/international customers.

Work Model

This position is 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA.

What Youll Be Doing

• Leading early-stage design studies for spacecraft concepts; types of studies can include both small, individual efforts as well as larger, multidisciplinary teams of subject matter experts

• Serving as a subject matter expert in spacecraft-level systems engineering to support execution of customer programs, including during design reviews and other milestones.
• Leading continuous development, maintenance, and improvement of the tools and models that are used during spacecraft concept design and analysis activities

• Supporting the development of similar capabilities within VGCD for the assessment of ground segment concept design

• Establishing strong working relationships with government, program office, and contractor personnel as well as other members of Aerospaces engineering group

What You Need To Be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Member of Technical Staff:

• Masters degree from an accredited college/university program in a relevant engineering or science discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)

• 0-1 years industry experience
• Prior internship at The Aerospace Corporation

• Relevant experience working on multi-disciplinary engineering teams with a focus on spacecraft or ground segment design
• A strong knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and system engineering; some knowledge of ground segment concepts

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to change, and demonstrate initiative under pressure

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and ability to excel in a collaborative environment;proficiency with office and collaboration tools, such as MS Office

• Demonstrated experience in concurrent engineering tools, processes, and methodologies

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and conduct long-term technical studies for geographically dispersed programs

• Occasional domestic travel
• This position requires ability to obtain andmaintaina Top Secret/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance
• Transcripts required for this position

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Current Top Secret/SCI clearance

• Proficiency in commercial simulation tools/programming languages, including one or more of: MATLAB, Python, Simulink, STK, C++, SolidWorks

• Strong, demonstrated personal initiative to seek out work, establish relationships throughout organizations, and identify and correct issues as they arise

• Experience with the Intelligence Community, DoD, and other common Aerospace customers

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll 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)

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