Launch Systems Engineer (Project Engineer/Sr. Project Engineer)

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.

The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on spacearchitectures, policy and strategy, development planning, system of systems engineering, and threatreduction to help shape the future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise.DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including US Space Force,U.S Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but alsoprovides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining verticalresponsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. DSGalso assists the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launchand operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems.

The Launch Systems Division (LSD) helps our customers develop innovative solutions in support of military, human space flight, and commercial applications by interfacing with organizations such as the United States Space Force, NASA, DARPA, OSL, and FAA. Our people provide customers timely, value added, decision quality information and analyses to solve technical and programmatic issues to outpace the threat.

We are seeking a well-qualified Launch Systems Engineer with proven leadership and outstanding communication abilities to be part of a team that supports and shapes the future of the Servicing, Mobility, and Logistics program (USSF/SSC/SYD 80/AL) as part of the Assured Access to Space (AATS) Directorate. We are committed to supporting the United States Space Force, Space Systems Command, AATS Directorate. Our team provides technical subject matter expertise to support Point-to-Point Delivery (P2D) development and procurement. Are you ready to launch your career in this exciting new mission area?

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility at Cape Canaveral, FL.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide technical and programmatic leadership and guidance for P2D activities in support of SSC/SYD 80/AL Director

• Participate in current and future contract activities
• Coordinate with AGO teams comprised of diversely skilled engineers servicing various portions of complex projects to solve customer challenges
• Prepare and deliver reports and briefings and provide technical assessments to external customers as well as to Aerospace management
• Develop and maintain acquisition plan and schedule documents
• Track programmatic issues associated with each project and to ensure the application of Aerospace expertise in the fulfillment of each task
• Coordinate with current and potential P2D stakeholders (TRANSCOM, NASA, etc.)

What You Need to be Successful

• Bachelor's and/or advanced degree in a technical/STEM related area of study
• 8 or more years of professional growth and related experience with launch vehicle hardware
• Some demonstrated understanding and experience with launch vehicle hardware design, assembly, testing, and/or operations
• Track record in coordinating or participating in multi-disciplinary technical team efforts
• Some demonstrated ability to work independently and directly with a customer
• Ability to travel as needed (mostly domestic)
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

• All of the above requirements for Project Engineer
• 12+ years of professional growth and related experience with launch vehicle hardware
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with launch vehicle hardware design, assembly, testing, and/or operations
• Track record coordinating or participating in multi-disciplinary technical team efforts
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and directly with customer and geographically dispersed team

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Expertise in design, analysis, and testing of launch vehicle hardware
• Experience with trajectory analyses
• Experience with super heavy launch systems such as Starship
• Experience with launch mission assurance
• Experience with DoD requirements, budgeting, and procurement processes
• Experience collaborating with the USSF, NASA, OSL and industry partners
• Active TS/SCI clearance, which is issued by the US government.

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)

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, color,religion,geneticinformation, 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 you're 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 peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.