Space Vehicle Engineer

2 weeks ago


El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
Job Title: Space Vehicle Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Space Vehicle Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, California. As a key member of our Space Systems Command team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing space vehicles for national security space missions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and perform in-depth technical analyses, evaluations, and risk assessments for space vehicle systems
  • Provide Aerospace-tailored mission assurance for national security space systems
  • Contribute to requirements development, capability evaluation, and implementation of solutions for challenging problems
  • Forge pathways to inform decisions related to feasibility and advise customers and management of activities
  • Provide system engineering support, including technical guidance and insight of multiple prime contractors, working with the Enterprise community
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or related technical subject area
  • 8 or more years of experience in a relevant field which includes support of National Security Space missions
  • Systems engineering experience to include space systems development
  • Experience in spacecraft development (design, build, integration, and testing)
  • Experience in payload developments (e.g. optical, RF)
  • Experience with assessing designs for Mission Assurance
  • Experience building and maintaining effective teams and developing good working interpersonal relations with multiple government partners and contractors
  • Ability to travel moderately
  • Current Top Secret/SCI clearance required, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
  • Ability to obtain additional security accesses
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 12 or more years of experience in a relevant field which includes support of National Security Space missions
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers
  • Track record of leading integrated multidisciplinary teams
  • Exceptionally high level of initiative
  • Demonstrated ability to work adaptively on multiple tasks in a small, diverse team in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer:

The Aerospace Corporation offers a competitive compensation package, including a grade-based pay range of $151,300 - $226,900. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org.



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