Spacecraft Systems Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations 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 youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence including electronics programs advanced technologies ground and communications imagery programs and systems engineering and launch.The Survivability and Resilience Office (SRO) of the Advanced Technology Division offers broadening opportunities to make a lasting impact on mission success in a rapidly evolving mission area that requires end-to-end integration cross-organizational reach has varying mission assurance and acquisition approaches and spans R&D to major system acquisition. We are looking for a Spacecraft Systems Engineer (Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer -- Multi-Disciplinary Engineering) to provide programmatic and technical expertise for a major this role youll bring the best of Aerospace to provide deep technical skills across multiple engineering disciplines to address top issues for a critical system needed to protect US space assets.The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility in Chantilly VA.What Youll Be Doing:Serve in a government program office as a trusted advisor for a major space system acquisitionCollaborating with program office contractor and ETG counterparts in a high-velocity environment to execute an innovative tailored mission assurance baseline for a high-visibility first of its kind Major Systems Acquisition programManaging development and execution of verification and validation plans on-orbit initialization plans and operational demonstration plans through manufacture integration test and launchMonitoring development activities and ensuring standards compliance at several factory locations around the U.S.Leading development / publication of periodic program Mission Assurance Reports detailing Aerospace contributions and highlighting programmatic risksLeverage Aerospaces premier analysis simulation and laboratory resources in the Engineering and Technology Group matrix to bring the best of Aerospace to support program needsWhat You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for the Project Engineer Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Role:Bachelors degree in engineering science mathematics or a related technical fieldMinimum 6 years of progressively more responsible experienceKnowledge of DoD and/or IC space systems acquisitionKnowledge of systems engineering processes to include requirements generation and verificationExperience working in multi-disciplinary teams and impacting program decision-makingWilling to travel domestically approximately 10% of the time.This position requires a current and active TS/SBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.In addition to the above the minimum requirements for the Senior Project Engineer- Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Role include:Minimum 12 years of experience in spacecraft systems engineeringExperience in space systems acquisition across the acquisition cycleExperience performing requirements generation and verification activitiesHow You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:Advanced degree in science engineering mathematics or a related technical field.Depth in one or more space subsystems or related specialtiesExperience working in the Survivability and Resilience mission areaLeadership CompetenciesOur 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 StrategicallyLead ChangeEngage with ImpactFoster InnovationDeliver 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 plansPaid holidays sick time and vacationStandard and alternate work schedules including telework options401(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 hireFlexible spending accountsVariable pay program for exceptional contributionsRelocation assistanceProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your careerEducation assistance programsA work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respectWe are all unique from various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.Equal Opportunity CommitmentThe 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 colorreligiongeneticinformation marital status ancestry national origin protected veteran status physical disability medical condition mental disability or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If youre an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. Key Skills Environment,Academics,Javase,Cost Estimation,Fire,Business Studies Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1