The Aerospace Corporation

IC 2027 Spacecraft Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation$80K — $90K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or science (recent graduates preferred)
  • 0-1 year of industry experience
  • Prior internship experience at The Aerospace Corporation
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Provide systems engineering support for space vehicle projects
  • Lead studies with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
  • Evaluate space system designs during key milestone reviews
  • Develop expertise in space vehicle systems engineering
  • Establish strong relationships with government and contractor personnel
  • Adapt to evolving duties and responsibilities
  • Receive training and mentorship

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation
  • Flexible work schedules including telework options
  • 401(k) plan with company contribution and immediate vesting
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Variable pay program for exceptional performance
  • Professional development programs
  • Relocation assistance
  • Inclusive work environment fostering teamwork and respect
Full Job Description

Internship conversion position for the Systems Engineering Division (SED). 


The Space Systems Implementation Department in SED provides development, assessment, and closure of space vehicle systems. As a  an Associate Member of Technical Staff of this department, you will be supporting the acquisition of the next generation of innovative space vehicle systems to solve the most challenging problems of our US Space Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, NOAA, and commercial/international customers.


The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Providing space vehicle systems engineering support for customer programs, with a focus on the United States Space Force
  • Leading and participating in studies, to include multi-disciplinary engineering teams, to assess breadth of space system designs for accuracy and completeness
  • Evaluating the feasibility of space system designs during key milestone reviews such as Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, etc.
  • Developing as a subject matter expert in space vehicle systems engineering to support execution of customer programs
  • Establishing strong working relationships with government, program office, and contractor personnel as well as other members of Aerospace’s engineering group
  • Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed 
  • Training and mentorship will be provided 

What019Corporate019Skills019You019ll Bring

  • Strong written and oral communication skills019
  • Must work well in a team environment019
  • Possess organizational, time management and project management skills019
  • Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need019
  • Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations019

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor019s degree from an accredited program in a relevant engineering or science discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)019
  • 0-1 year industry experience
  • Prior internship at The Aerospace Corporation020
  • Minimum019GPA of0193.0019
  • Experience working on multi-disciplinary engineering teams and ability to excel in a collaborative environment
  • Ability to travel domestically, on an occasional basis
  • Ability and willingness 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.
  • This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
  • Transcripts required

How You Can Stand Out

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

  • Active security clearance019
  • Experience or strong familiarity with space acquisition programs
  • Experience working with space hardware

We offer a competitive compensation package where you019ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.019 The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.019 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)

$80,000.00 - $90,000.00

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 Change01900
  • Engage with Impact01900
  • Foster Innovation01900
  • Deliver Results 019

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.019 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 019 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 other019the 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.
Learn more about The Aerospace Corporation
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1960

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