Lead Space Propulsion Engineer – Combat Power

aero; El Segundo (CA); Presencial; USD 185.000 - 278.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health care

Paid holidays

Telework options

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Descripción de la vacante

The Aerospace Corporation, an FF RDC and trusted partner to U.S. space programs, seeks a Space Combat Power Propulsion Principal Engineer to lead propulsion initiatives for SCP portfolio at its El Segundo, CA facility.

Ideal candidates hold a MS in propulsion-related field with 15+ years in propulsion systems, strong leadership and communication skills, and a current Top Secret+4 clearance. On-site work is required, with extensive collaboration across government and industry.

Formación

• MS/graduate degree in propulsion or aerospace field.
• 15+ years in propulsion development, test, integration, operations, mission assurance, and systems analysis.
• Active Top Secret +4 clearance; US citizenship required to obtain clearance.
• Experience with DoD acquisition processes and evaluating supply chain constraints for propulsion systems.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the primary propulsion technologies engineer for Space Combat Power Portfolio and integrate with Systems Delta 89 programs.
• Collaborate with Space Systems Command, STARCOM, Space Command, National Laboratories, and Intelligence Community on propulsion challenges.
• Shape future procurements by advising on acquisition strategy, supply chain issues, and forward-looking solutions.
• Lead technical discussions, forums, and presentations on propulsion research and analysis.
• Assemble and lead teams to analyze, define, and satisfy customer needs; monitor efforts.

Conocimientos

Propulsion systems

Systems analysis

Acquisition strategy

Leadership

Communication

Security clearance

Educación

MS in Mechanical Engineering, Propulsion or Aerospace Engineering

Descripción del empleo

The Aerospace Corporation, an FF RDC and trusted partner to U.S. space programs, seeks a Space Combat Power Propulsion Principal Engineer to lead propulsion initiatives for SCP portfolio at its El Segundo, CA facility.

Ideal candidates hold a MS in propulsion-related field with 15+ years in propulsion systems, strong leadership and communication skills, and a current Top Secret+4 clearance. On-site work is required, with extensive collaboration across government and industry.