Aerospace Engineer
2 days ago
Job Summary
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Aerospace Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. As a key member of our Vehicle Systems Division, you will be responsible for evaluating moving mechanical assemblies and explosive devices for launch vehicle, spacecraft, and missile programs.
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
What We Offer
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.
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 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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