Mission Design Engineer/Senior Mission Design Engineer

17 hours ago


El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time

Job Summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Mission Design Engineer/Senior Mission Design Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing technical, systems engineering, and programmatic leadership for mission design areas, including mass properties and flight operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical, systems engineering, and programmatic leadership for mission design areas, including mass properties and flight operations.
  • Work with the Aerospace Engineering and Technology Group (ETG), the government customer, and the contractor to identify technical and certification-related issues/risks and execute and close tasks.
  • Mentor less experienced MTS and serve as a role model.
  • Act as the primary interface between Systems Analysis, SSC/LE, engineering staff, launch vehicle contractor, and the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Office of Space Launch.
  • Manage launch verification efforts for Mission Design and Flight Operations.
  • Manage launch vehicle certification efforts for Mission Design and Mass Properties.
  • Coordinate analysis activities with Aerospace engineering staff and the launch vehicle contractor.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program in engineering or related technical discipline.
  • Eight or more years relevant experience with increasing responsibility.
  • Experience in trajectory and performance analysis.
  • Knowledge of or experience with launch vehicle subsystems.
  • Ability to interface effectively with senior Aerospace management, Space Force, and contractor counterparts.
  • Ability to solve complex problems, forge well-founded technical recommendations, and balance technical and programmatic perspectives.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree from an accredited program in engineering or technical discipline.
  • Knowledge in Mass Properties and/or Flight Operations.
  • Familiarity with National Security Space launch systems and operations.
  • Experience with other Performance and Control Analysis disciplines (e.g. Guidance, Navigation and Control, Flight Software).
  • Knowledge and experience with Aerospace Space Launch Readiness Verification process.

What We Offer

The Aerospace Corporation offers a competitive compensation package, including a grade-based pay range of $129,000 - $249,600. We also offer 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, and education assistance programs.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions.



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