Lead Enterprise Systems Engineer – Spacecraft Programs

The Aerospace Corporation; Greenbelt, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Telework options

Health care plans

401(k) Plan

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Enterprise Systems Engineer to serve as Lead Systems Engineer for the GeoXO Spacecraft, supporting the Observatory Manager at GSFC. This full-time on-site role requires coordinating multiple discipline engineers and guiding system-level verification and integration activities.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in spacecraft/instrument systems engineering, strong collaboration skills, and a track record of solving complex issues for government

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or equivalent technical discipline.
• 12+ years of spacecraft/instrument systems engineering, mission operations, or program/project management.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and resolve high-impact technical issues for government customers.
• Experience with instrument integration and spacecraft interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Support technical documentation changes (ICDs, specifications, test procedures).
• Provide space vehicle systems engineering support across lifecycle stages.
• Coordinate and prioritize support from discipline engineers (electrical, mechanical).
• Work with program office, contractors, and aerospace engineering staff.
• Assist in risk identification, mitigation planning, and reviews.

Skills

Systems engineering

Spacecraft

Leadership

Requirements

Risk management

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Enterprise Systems Engineer to serve as Lead Systems Engineer for the GeoXO Spacecraft, supporting the Observatory Manager at GSFC. This full-time on-site role requires coordinating multiple discipline engineers and guiding system-level verification and integration activities.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in spacecraft/instrument systems engineering, strong collaboration skills, and a track record of solving complex issues for government