Lead Spacecraft Concept Design Engineer

aero; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Paid time off

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Associate Member of Technical Staff to lead early-stage spacecraft concept studies and to maintain the tools and models used in design and analysis. You will support VGCD ground segment concept design and build strong relationships with government and contractor personnel.

This role requires the ability to work onsite in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA and to travel occasionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science discipline conferred within the last 12 months.
• 0-1 years of industry work experience.
• Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and system engineering.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Leading early-stage design studies for spacecraft concepts; studies can be small or large.
• Leading continuous development, maintenance, and improvement of tools and models used during spacecraft concept design and analysis.
• Supporting development of capabilities within VGCD for ground segment concept design assessment.
• Establishing strong working relationships with government, program office, and contractor personnel and other Aerospace engineering teams.
• Occasional domestic travel may be required.

Skills

Spacecraft subsystems knowledge

Systems engineering

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Simulink

STK

C++

SolidWorks

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Associate Member of Technical Staff to lead early-stage spacecraft concept studies and to maintain the tools and models used in design and analysis. You will support VGCD ground segment concept design and build strong relationships with government and contractor personnel.

This role requires the ability to work onsite in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA and to travel occasionally.