For this position, you will function as the Spacecraft Mechanisms Senior Engineer (Senior Project Engineer – Engineering Program Management & Systems Engineering) to provide mechanical system architecture and design support and project management support to cover Low Earth Orbit structures and mechanisms architecture, requirements, and prototype development.  This position will support the Mechanical Design and Analysis Branch of the Structural Engineering Directorate of the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC). 

Work Model

This is a 100% onsite role at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and oversee the systems engineering and integration life cycle to include hardware development, analysis, operation, hazard reviews, anomaly resolution, requirements verification, re-flight assessments, and flight acceptance testing
• Perform architectural and technical studies in support of NASA customers, with a focus on mobility mechanisms
• Provide subject matter expertise to formulation and testing teams, including oversight and coordination of project activities, meetings, and tasks (technical, cost, schedule, and risk).
• Support the assessment of engineering design concepts and architectures.
• Perform systems engineering, integration, and test activities
• Support system level trade studies, concept of operations definition, and requirements definition and verification.
• Travel as required to support various customer sites and technical conferences and meetings.

What You Need to be Successful – Senior Project Engineer - Engineering Program management & Systems Engineering

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in electrical or mechanical engineering
• 10+ years of experience in human rated spacecraft mechanisms and structures to include operations and hardware development
• Hands-on experience in the design of spacecraft flight hardware systems to include coordination of systems and hardware interface requirements.
• Experience leading systems engineering and integration for complex spacecraft, particularly for mission-critical space applications.
• Experience in working with international partners to ensure seamless system integration and coordination
• Willingness to travel [domestically and internationally] approx. 2 times per year
• This position requires 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. 

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary technical teams, guiding them through complex integration challenges, including managing international collaboration efforts.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with an ability to resolve issues related to the integration of complex structures and mechanisms.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including international teams and NASA management.
• Project Management: Experience managing project timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure that integration milestones are met on schedule. Experience in coordinating with international teams and ensuring that integration activities meet cross-agency timelines.

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)

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.