Human Spaceflight Systems Engineer for NASA Programs

The Aerospace Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 86,600 - 129,800; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Human Spaceflight Engineer (Member of Technical Staff - Systems Engineering) to support NASA programs and Artemis transportation initiatives. This on-site role involves coordinating activities across Moonbase concepts, inflight and orbital operations, and NASA mission architecture teams.

You will define technical requirements, perform readiness assessments, review contractor deliverables, and prepare clear reports for internal and external partners, contributing

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline.
• 1+ years of professional engineering/scientific experience in systems engineering and program lifecycle environments.
• Entry level experience in human exploration architecture, integration and mission operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve in the program office and connect exploration topics for moonbase, nuclear, science and Artemis transportation initiatives.
• Define operational technical requirements for various programs.
• Perform assessments and readiness evaluations.
• Collaborate with NASA mission architects/designers and program experts across government and industry.
• Review contractor deliverables and NASA requirements to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Contribute to standards development and documentation for exploration operations and key program plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering, science, or related STEM

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Human Spaceflight Engineer (Member of Technical Staff - Systems Engineering) to support NASA programs and Artemis transportation initiatives. This on-site role involves coordinating activities across Moonbase concepts, inflight and orbital operations, and NASA mission architecture teams.

You will define technical requirements, perform readiness assessments, review contractor deliverables, and prepare clear reports for internal and external partners, contributing