Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago

Chantilly, Virginia, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time

The Aerospace Corporation serves as a trusted collaborator in national space endeavors, addressing complex challenges with unmatched technical proficiency. As a key operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we engage in a wide spectrum of space-related domains—delivering innovative solutions across satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil, and commercial sectors. By becoming part of our organization, you will join a distinguished group of innovators, thinkers, and creators, contributing to advancements in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse work environment where every employee can contribute to our collective mission—one that goes beyond individual pursuits.

The National Systems Group functions as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its affiliates involved in national and tactical intelligence collection and dissemination. This encompasses engagement in electronics initiatives, cutting-edge technologies, ground and communications, imagery projects, and systems engineering and launch activities.

The Reconnaissance Systems (RS) Office within the Imagery Programs Division (IPD) is engaged in a groundbreaking major system acquisition. We are in search of a Proliferated Spacecraft System Engineer (Senior Project Engineer-Multi-Disciplinary Engineering) with significant experience to contribute to an innovative distributed architecture system. This position entails collaboration with customer and contractor teams to oversee spacecraft bus and space vehicle design, analysis, construction, integration, and testing.

Work Model:

This role requires 100% on-site presence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting the customer in overseeing the design, procurement, production, assembly, integration, testing, launch, and operation of a large, distributed architecture
  • Assessing the comprehensive technical design being developed by the bus provider
  • Guiding program office and ETG experts through the definition, planning, and execution of testing and integration activities
  • Implementing tailored mission assurance practices to identify high-risk areas of the program
  • Leading teams in addressing non-conformance, anomalies, and significant technical challenges
  • Establishing and maintaining strong, productive relationships with customers, SETA personnel, and contractor counterparts

Qualifications for Success - Senior Project Engineer-Multi-Disciplinary Engineering

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering, mathematics, or science discipline
  • Typically, a minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible engineering experience
  • Experience in spacecraft programs, including aspects such as:
    • Spacecraft bus, subsystem, and unit design, analysis, and development
    • Space vehicle assembly, integration, and testing
    • Adapting mission assurance practices to align with the program's risk tolerance
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with various stakeholders
  • Willingness to undertake occasional travel
  • This position requires a current and active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph, both issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is necessary to obtain the security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

It would be advantageous if you possess one or more of the following:

  • Experience in commercial or industry spacecraft (bus and payload) production
  • Proficiency in and direct exposure to testing and integration activities on spacecraft programs
  • Experience in spacecraft bus, subsystem, and unit design, analysis, development, testing, and completion
  • Experience in aligning mission assurance practices with the program's risk tolerance
  • The ability to devise innovative solutions for a non-traditional program within contractual boundaries
  • Excellent communication abilities and the capacity to work autonomously and with motivation

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership principle is straightforward: every employee, irrespective of position, can exhibit leadership. At Aerospace, we value our people. To nurture our talent and ensure a robust pipeline of future leaders, we seek individuals who:

  • Operate Strategically
  • Initiate Change
  • Engage with Impact
  • Promote Innovation
  • Deliver Results

Employee Recognition

Throughout the interview process, our team will elaborate on our comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits are diverse and are dependent on Job Type. Some key highlights include:

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
  • Standard and flexible work schedules, including telecommuting options
  • 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on service years, along with matching contributions; employees become immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon recruitment
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Variable pay initiative for outstanding contributions
  • Support for relocation
  • Opportunities for professional advancement and career development
  • Education support programs
  • An inclusive and collaborative work environment built on teamwork, adaptability, and respect

We are a diverse group, originating from various backgrounds and life paths, yet united by the belief that we can bring about a change. This fundamental belief empowers us to deliver our utmost at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation upholds Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action principles. We recognize that a varied workforce fosters an environment where unique concepts are formulated, and differing perspectives are cherished, resulting in superior solutions for our customers. All qualified candidates will be evaluated for employment without regard to characteristics like race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, among others, as protected by law. Individuals with disabilities or veterans needing assistance during the application process can reach out to us for support. For additional information, check out our policies on Workplace Discrimination and Pay Transparency.

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