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. Join us and take your place in space.
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 technicalexpertisewith 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.
We are looking fora Human SpaceflightEngineer(Member of Technical Staff- Systems Engineering).This position will support various NASA programsintegrating activitiesand servingin various program office roles.M2M provides agency leadership for the development, analysis, integration, and implementation of human spaceflight architectures, mission plans, operationalactivitiesand spacecraft/surface system definitions. In this role, you will coordinate and collaborate across Artemistransportation and Moonbaseto develop and address matters for inflight,orbitaland surface operations.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility in Houston, TX, Colorado Springs, CO, or El Segundo, CA
WhatYou'llBe Doing
Servein the program office and be aconnector acrossexplorationtopicsfor moonbase, nuclear, scienceand Artemis transportation initiatives
Defineoperationaltechnical requirementsforthe various programs
Perform assessments, readiness evaluations
Collaborate with NASA missionarchitects/designersand programexperts across government and industry
Review contractor deliverables and NASA requirements to ensure compliance and system effectivenessto support operational needs
Contribute to standards development and documentationsupporting exploration operations, in addition to management of keyprogramplans/products
Support facility and infrastructure related topics and planning
Participate in technical, safety, and integration of working groups
Develop technical and progress reports to support internal teams and external partners
Supporttechnical interchange meetings, hardware reviews, and key design milestones
Prepare clear, actionable reports and presentations for program offices
What You Need to be Successful -Member of Technical Staff- Systems Engineering
MinimumRequirements:
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline
1or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in systems engineeringandprogram lifecycleenvironment
Entry level experiencein human exploration architecture,integrationandmission operations
Knowledge and understanding of theengineeringprogram life cycle
Demonstrated initiative andability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships withinternal and external stakeholders
Strongpresentation and communications skills, including the ability to effectively use oral and written communication to express technical concepts and recommendations to personnel at all technical and managerial levels
Ability towork across diverse teams andmultipleengineering disciplines, including human in the loop disciplines
Thispositionmayrequiretheability to obtain andmaintaina security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Advanced degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline
Experience withNASA processes and teams
Background in designing and developing humanbased operations
Experience coordinating with international partners and commercial vendors
We offer 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 listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$86,600.00 - $129,800.00Pay Basis: Annual
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. 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:
Operate Strategically
Lead Change
Engage with Impact
Foster Innovation
Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
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
We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an
equalopportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression,
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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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexua
