Space Systems Design Engineer

3 weeks ago


El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
Job Summary
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Ground Systems Concept Engineer to join our team in developing innovative solutions for space-delivering systems. As a key member of our Enterprise Effects Division, you will work on conceptual design studies and trades of ground systems for customer programs, leveraging your expertise in ground systems, spacecraft systems, and systems engineering principles.

About the Role
This role involves providing concept exploration and engineering support of ground systems for customer programs, leading and participating in conceptual and preliminary design studies and trades of ground systems, evaluating ground system design and architecture concepts, and working with government and program office personnel and technical experts across Aerospace. You will be part of a dynamic team that drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise.

Key Responsibilities
- Providing concept exploration and engineering support of ground systems for customer programs
- Leading and participating in conceptual and preliminary design studies and trades of ground systems, to include multi-disciplinary engineering teams
- Evaluating ground system design and architecture concepts and participating in design reviews
- Working with government and program office personnel and technical experts across Aerospace

Requirements
- A strong knowledge of ground systems, spacecraft systems, and systems engineering principles
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to change, and demonstrate initiative under pressure
- 6+ years of relevant experience in leading, developing, and working on multi-disciplinary engineering teams
- Demonstrated experience in developing ground systems concepts
- Demonstrated experience in mission control or mission processing systems for space systems
- Demonstrated experience in concurrent engineering tools, processes, and methodologies

Benefits
The Aerospace Corporation offers 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 $117,300 - $175,900 per year. Additional benefits include comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options, and more.

Salary Estimate
The estimated salary range for this position is $145,000 - $173,000 per year, based on industry standards and market conditions.

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