Commercial LEO Development Program

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space
- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors. HESF supports NASA and its bold human exploration missions from the NASA Headquarters mission directorates to the Moon to Mars office down to every Artemis Program in operation. We also support the International Space Station (ISS), Commercial LEO Development Program, Commercial Crew Program, and Human Health and Performance. HESF support spans from architecture and mission design to technology development, requirements and design reviews, and finally to verification, safety, and on orbit operational reviews and concurrences. The Commercial LEO Development Program (CLDP) Integrated Systems Test & Validation/ SE&I Engineer (MTS Casual III-Systems Engineering) will work closely with the SE&I Office and Vehicle Office Managers, particularly focusing on operations-related products. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating documentation, supporting program reviews, identifying process improvements, and maintaining SE&I product schedules. This is a CASUAL part time/remote role but will require periodic onsite support at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX Offer senior-level integration systems test and validation (T&V) support, including detailed planning and execution. Support the evaluation of testing and verification approaches to ensure they meet program requirements and standards. Provide comprehensive support for program office reviews, including preparing review materials and summarizing outcomes. Identify opportunities for program process improvements based on hands-on experience and provide actionable recommendations. What You Need to be SuccessfulMTS Casual III-Systems Engineering Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field. 10 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments ~ Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering and integration within the aerospace industry ~ Strong understanding of systems engineering processes, including test and validation (T&V) methods and practices. ~ Excellent project management skills, with experience in developing and maintaining schedules ~ Proven ability to identify process improvements and provide effective recommendations ~ Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality ~ Ability to work in a quick-paced, small core team that leads technical discussions across a large technical community and influences teams across the NASA enterprise ~ Initiative and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers ~ Excellent presentation and communications skills, including development of and briefing of decision packages and complex information in a succinct and polished manner ~ Experience working across diverse teams and many different engineering disciplines ~ This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.
S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. Experience with NASA's Commercial Low Earth Orbit Development Program or similar aerospace programs Familiarity with NASA's Systems Engineering & Integration processes and standards

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a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Pay Basis: Hourly 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: Comprehensive health care and wellness plans ~ Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation ~ Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options ~employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire ~ Flexible