Senior Spacecraft Engineer

6 days ago


El Segundo, California, United States Top Secret Clearance Jobs Full time
Job Overview

The Aerospace Corporation, a leader in space systems engineering, is seeking a skilled Senior Spacecraft Engineer to join their team. As a member of this elite group, you will be responsible for leading and participating in studies, assessing the breadth of space vehicle designs, and delivering products requiring space vehicle systems engineering expertise.

This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA, offering a hybrid work model that combines at least 3 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.

About the Job

This role requires a Senior Member of the Technical Staff with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in a relevant engineering or science discipline. The ideal candidate will have 4 years of increasingly responsible engineering experience, strong knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and system engineering, and experience in leading, developing, and working on multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Providing space vehicle systems engineering support for customer programs with a focus on Intelligence Community customers.
  • Leading and participating in studies, to include multi-disciplinary engineering teams, to assess breadth of space vehicle designs for accuracy and completeness.
  • Evaluating the feasibility of space vehicle designs during key milestone reviews such as Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, etc.
  • Delivering products requiring space vehicle systems engineering expertise.

Requirements and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
  • 4 years of increasingly responsible engineering experience.
  • Strong knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and system engineering.
  • Experience in leading, developing, and working on multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Benefits
  • 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.

Estimated Salary: $100,300-$175,900 per year

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