Ground Systems Concept Engineer – Space Mission Design

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA, is seeking an Engineering Specialist to join the Vehicle Ground Concepts Department. You will lead ground systems concept design, perform trades, and collaborate with government and program offices on mission-critical space programs.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in multi-disciplinary engineering, strong ground and spacecraft systems knowledge, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• A strong knowledge of ground systems, spacecraft systems, and systems engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Providing concept exploration and engineering support of ground systems for customer programs

Skills

Ground systems

Systems engineering

Spacecraft systems

Multi-disciplinary teams

Concept design

Mission control/processing

Concurrent engineering tools

Independent long-term studies

Domestic travel

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Education

Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Simulink

STK

C++

SolidWorks

Cloud offerings (AWS/Microsoft/Oracle)

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA, is seeking an Engineering Specialist to join the Vehicle Ground Concepts Department. You will lead ground systems concept design, perform trades, and collaborate with government and program offices on mission-critical space programs.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in multi-disciplinary engineering, strong ground and spacecraft systems knowledge, and the ability to work under pressure.