IC 2027 Space Vehicle Concept Design Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Telework options

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring for an on-site role in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA, focused on early-stage spacecraft design and systems engineering. You will lead design studies, act as a SME, and help maintain tools used in concept design for national space programs.

Requires a Master’s in engineering/science (or near completion), 0–1 year in industry, and a Top Secret/SCI clearance or ability to obtain one. Prior Aerospace internship and strong collaboration skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or science discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months).
• 0-1 years industry experience.
• Prior internship at The Aerospace Corporation.
• Experience on multi-disciplinary engineering teams with spacecraft or ground segment design.
• Strong knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and system engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead early-stage design studies for spacecraft concepts, from concept to reviews.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in spacecraft-level systems engineering.
• Lead development and maintenance of tools and models for spacecraft design and analysis.
• Support the development of ground segment concept design assessments.
• Establish strong working relationships with government, program offices, and contractor personnel.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or science

Pursuing or conferred within last 12 months

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Simulink

STK

C++

SolidWorks

Job description

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.

Enterprise Effects Division

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a wide-ranging and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.

Vehicle Ground Concepts Department

The Vehicle and Ground Concepts Department (VGCD) in EED provides space vehicle and ground system preliminary/conceptual design; trade and architecture analysis, modeling, process development and leadership expertise; and tool development in support of conceptual design activities across the space enterprise. As a member of VGCD, you will be designing innovative spacecraft and ground segment solutions to meet the most pressing mission needs of our US Space Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, NOAA, and commercial/international customers.

Work Model

This position is 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading early-stage design studies for spacecraft concepts.
• Types of studies can include both small, individual efforts as well as larger, multidisciplinary teams of subject matter experts.
• Serving as a subject matter expert in spacecraft-level systems engineering to support execution of customer programs, including during design reviews and other milestones.
• Leading continuous development, maintenance, and improvement of the tools and models that are used during spacecraft concept design and analysis activities.
• Supporting the development of similar capabilities within VGCD for the assessment of ground segment concept design.
• Establishing strong working relationships with government, program office, and contractor personnel as well as other members of Aerospace’s engineering group.

What You Need To Be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Member of Technical Staff:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college/university program in a relevant engineering or science discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
• 0-1 years industry experience
• Prior internship at The Aerospace Corporation
• Relevant experience working on multi-disciplinary engineering teams with a focus on spacecraft or ground segment design
• A strong knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and system engineering; some knowledge of ground segment concepts
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to change, and demonstrate initiative under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and ability to excel in a collaborative environment; proficiency with office and collaboration tools, such as MS Office
• Demonstrated experience in concurrent engineering tools, processes, and methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and conduct long-term technical studies for geographically dispersed programs
• Occasional domestic travel

This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government.

U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Transcripts required for this position.

How You Can Stand Out

• Current Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Proficiency in commercial simulation tools/programming languages, including one or more of: MATLAB, Python, Simulink, STK, C++, SolidWorks
• Strong, demonstrated personal initiative to seek out work, establish relationships throughout organizations, and identify and correct issues as they arise
• Experience with the Intelligence Community, DoD, and other common Aerospace customers

We offer a competitive compensation package

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) $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 Pay 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 equal opportunity 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, genetic information, 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.

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Right Place

The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Path

Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

Right Purpose

We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

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Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.