Multi-Disciplinary Vehicle Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago


Chantilly, Virginia, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, providing innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil, and commercial customers.

As a key member of the Vehicle Systems Division, you will be responsible for delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions that meet the complex needs of our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide spacecraft engineering support to multiple programs in Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T), project management, and generalist spacecraft engineering
  • Oversee multidisciplinary system-level acquisition, design, manufacture, integration, and test activities for space vehicles and vehicle interfaces to launch vehicle and ground systems
  • Provide technical leadership in identifying, mitigating, and solving applicable satellite and subsystem risks and issues
  • Project manage Vehicle Engineering's support to the East Coast Labs and the Vehicle Autonomy Lab (VAL)
  • Lead and coordinate ETG technical teams to participate in internal research and development and technology transition projects in support of national security space customers
  • Develop and maintain strong, effective working relationships with internal and external customers and contractor counterparts
  • Generate and deliver written reports, risk assessments, recommendations, and presentations to the customer and Aerospace management
  • Assist the Vehicle Engineering management team with business development efforts and growth of the customer base
  • Identify new customers, focus areas, and develop new cross-divisional Aerospace partnerships
  • Participate in forward-deployed program office roles as a vehicle engineering lead

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field is required
  • (8) years of applicable professional experience in one or more of the following areas: mechanical design and analysis, design for manufacturing, optical-mechanical systems, environmental testing, propulsion, mechanisms, guidance and controls, thermal engineering, structures, aerospace engineering is required
  • Experience in a laboratory setting
  • Demonstrated success in a multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program/project management environment
  • Success in leading small teams and coordinating the technical activities of multiple contributors
  • Demonstrated ability to take ambiguous tasking, synthesize, and deliver a product
  • Knowledge of space vehicle bus and/or payload subsystems and interfaces
  • Demonstration of progressively increasing responsibilities in work assignments/projects
  • Willingness to occasionally travel and to work off-business hours to support customer needs, approximately 10%
  • A current and active Top Secret/SCI security clearance issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in a STEM field is preferred
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: electrical integration and testing, test hardware/software, electrical design, power systems, ground support equipment (electrical, mechanical, optical, test, etc.) is strongly preferred
  • Experience as test director and/or test conductor during execution of subsystem or vehicle-level testing
  • Familiarity with U.S. government space acquisition policies and procedures is highly desirable
  • Knowledge of satellite test standards and Aerospace mission assurance is preferred

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

Benefits:

The Aerospace Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options, 401(k) Plan, flexible spending accounts, variable pay program for exceptional contributions, relocation assistance, professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, education assistance programs, and an inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.



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