Aerospace Engineer
13 hours ago
The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) at The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Aerospace Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Mechanical Systems Department, you will be responsible for providing technical mission assurance support to ensure the integrity and reliable operation of moving mechanical assemblies (MMAs) and explosive devices used during separation and deployment events of spacecraft, launch vehicles, and missile systems.
Key Responsibilities- Evaluate moving mechanical assemblies and/or explosive devices for launch vehicle, spacecraft, and missile programs.
- Review and assess designs, analysis results, test plans, command media, and applicable standards.
- Perform independent analyses and modeling of moving mechanical assemblies, deployment, and separation systems.
- Work closely with program offices to resolve technical issues and assure mission success.
- Prepare reports and provide briefings to customers and other stakeholders.
- Occasionally travel to contractor sites to attend design reviews and witness hardware assembly and testing.
- Lead technical efforts and mentor junior staff in support of program tasks.
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field is required.
- A minimum of 6 years of applicable professional experience in launch vehicle, spacecraft, or missile program support in areas of physical sciences or engineering is required.
- Willingness to occasionally travel and/or work off-business hours to support customer needs, approximately 10% (as required).
- 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.
- Advanced degree in a STEM field is strongly preferred.
- Experience with mechanical designs, mass properties, materials, and manufacturing.
- Experience with hardware integration and testing.
- Familiarity with multi-body dynamics analysis and hydrocode analysis tools.
- Experience with bearings, gear trains, moving mechanical assemblies, deployment, and separation systems.
- Knowledge of AIAA-S-114, SMC-S-016, and/or NASA-STD-5017A standards.
- The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with management, program offices, customers, contractors, and colleagues is essential.
- Experience leading technical teams and mentoring junior staff.
- An active TS/SCI security clearance which is issued by the U.S. government is strongly preferred. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
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)
$117,300 - $226,900
Pay Basis:
Annual
Leadership CompetenciesOur 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
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
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