The Aerospace Corporation

Space Systems Engineer/Senior Space Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation$117K — $226K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant science discipline
  • Over 8 years of experience in space systems engineering
  • Advanced knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and systems engineering topics
  • Experience leading and developing multi-disciplinary engineering teams
  • Ability to work independently on long-range technical studies
  • Proven adaptability in a fast-paced environment
  • Current or active Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support for space vehicle systems in customer programs, particularly for the intelligence community
  • Lead and participate in multi-disciplinary studies assessing space system design accuracy and completeness
  • Evaluate space system designs during key milestone reviews
  • Deliver products requiring expertise in space systems engineering
  • Work proactively with government and contractor personnel and other engineers
  • Establish high-performing teams across various departments and organizations
  • Mentor junior members of the department

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
  • 401(k) plan with company-paid benefits based on service and matching contributions
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
  • Relocation assistance
  • Professional growth and development programs
  • Education assistance programs
  • Inclusive work environment focusing on teamwork and respect
Full Job Description

The Systems Engineering Division (SED)offers unparalleled expertise in systems engineering to the U.S. government and various public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced development and application of space systems. From systems CONOPs and architecture development to system design and analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED leverages a vast array of engineering and business disciplines across a diverse and dynamic portfolio of space programs and national challenges spanning the total space system lifecycle.

TheSpace Systems ImplementationDepartment in SED provides development, assessment, and closure of spacevehicle systems. As a Member of the Technical Staff (MTS)or SeniorMTSof this department, you will be supporting the acquisition of the next generation of innovative space vehiclesystemsto 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 inEl Segundo,CA.

What You99ll Be Doing

  • Providingspace vehicle systemsengineering support for customer programs, with a focus on theintelligence community

  • Leading and participating in studies, to include multi-disciplinary engineering teams, to assess breadth of spacesystemdesigns for accuracy and completeness

  • Evaluating the feasibility of spacesystemdesigns during key milestone reviews such as Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, etc.

  • Delivering products requiring space systems engineeringexpertise

  • Working proactively and autonomously with government, program office, and contractor personnel as well as other members of Aerospace99s engineering group

  • Establishing high-performing teams with government, program office, and contractor personnel as well as other members of Aerospace99s engineering group

  • Mentoring junior members of the department

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for theEngineering Specialist

  • Bachelor99s degree from an accredited program in a relevant engineering or science discipline

  • More than 8 years of relevant experience in space systems engineering

  • Advanced knowledge and/or relevant experience in spacecraft subsystems, systems engineering topics, and spacecraft design

  • Experience in leading, developing, and working on multi-disciplinary engineering teams

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and conduct long-range technical studies

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

  • Ability to travel domestically, on an occasional basis

  • Current or active Top Secret clearance

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for theSeniorEngineering Specialistinclude:

  • More than 12 years of relevant experience in space systems engineering

  • Exceptional knowledge and/or relevant experience in spacecraft subsystems, systems engineering topics, and spacecraft design

  • Subject matterexpertisein spacecraft-level systems engineering to support execution of customer programs

  • Proven ability to lead the development of systems engineering processes and initiate capabilities development activities

How You Can Stand Out

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

  • Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) from an accredited program in engineering or relevant engineering discipline

  • Advancedknowledge of spacecraft subsystems and system engineering topics

  • Experience with flight programs across defense and commercial sectors

  • Experience working with space hardware

  • Demonstrated experience engaging with government and contractor counterparts

  • Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills,with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels

We offer a competitive compensation package where you99ll 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)

$117,300.00 - $226,900.00

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 other94the 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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