The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls, robotics, electro-mechanical devices, embedded systems, fluid mechanics, propulsion, thermal control, orbital mechanics, mechanisms, structures, structural dynamics, and dynamic environments.

The Electromechanical Control Department (ECD) is charged with the responsibility of providing technical support in the areas of hardware used for spacecraft and launch vehicles, as well as terrestrial and aerial applications. We specialize in mission critical control sensors and actuators, including Electric Motors, Gyroscopes and IMUs, Accelerometers, Gimbals, Steering Mirrors, Encoders & Resolvers, Star Trackers, GPS Receivers, Capacitive & Inductive Sensors, Servo Mechanism, Thrust Vector Control Actuators, and Reaction Wheels.

As a Mechatronics Engineer (Associate Member of Technical Staff - Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineering) in ECD, you will plan and conduct technical studies and experimental investigations to provide in-depth technical support to government customers, program management, and contractors.

This position is located in El Segundo, CA., requiring at least 4 days onsite.

What You'll Be Doing

• Technical studies often involving evaluation, analysis, modeling or simulation of electromechanical systems and their components
• Clearly communicating the results of technical studies while working with both internal and external customers and stakeholders as a technical authority, consultant, primary investigator, or project leader
• Experimental investigations in the Mechatronics Research Laboratory (managed by ECD) and/or other Aerospace labs that may involve controller design and implementation, data reduction and visualization, sensor and actuator performance evaluation, and electromechanical systems calibration and alignment
• You should have strong people skills which include coaching, mentoring, training, motivating and directing employees to optimize workplace productivity and promote professional growth

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent
• 1 or more years of applicable professional and/or academic experience
• Working knowledge of electromechanical design, actuators, mechatronics, control systems, and inertial sensors applicable to spacecraft and/or launch vehicles
• Proficiency in tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, LabVIEW, SolidWorks, C/C++, Python
• Ability to travel up to 10% both domestically and internationally, and availability during non-standard hours to support hardware reviews, meet contractors, and support testing
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is a requirement.

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Advanced degree in a STEM field or equivalent
• Familiarity with launch vehicle and satellite payloads and control, their relationships to other subsystems, and to mission-level performance

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 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)
$70,100.00 - $105,100.00

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 - 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 other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.