Lead Vulcan Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Relocation assistance

401(k) Plan

Education assistance programs

Telework options

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Los Angeles seeks a Vulcan Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer (VSE) to act as technical authority and lead multidisciplinary launch-vehicle assessments for National Security Space Launch missions. You will coordinate with Space Force and contractors to ensure flight readiness.

This full-time on-site role requires strong systems engineering in launch vehicle design and mission assurance, plus leadership of cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• B.S in engineering or related field from a recognized institution
• 8 or more years of experience in systems engineering or related engineering fields with increasing responsibility
• Familiarity with systems engineering and/or technical project management
• Experience with and knowledge of launch vehicle systems design, development, test, and operations
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, forge well‑founded technical recommendations, and balance technical and programmatic perspectives
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) and integrate solutions across engineering disciplines and various teams
• Must be physically able and willing to travel occasionally to domestic customer sites or launch sites approximately 25% of the time
• A current DOD Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering for a broad range of technical and launch operation activities
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure that launch vehicle designs, analysis, testing, and documentation are compliant with Space Force requirements
• Directly interface and engage with contractors / subcontractors and maintain cognizance of activities required to ensure a flight‑worthy system for launch processing and flight readiness activities
• Provide support to ensure the Chief Engineer Review Board (ChERB) and Aerospace launch readiness verification processes are effectively applied
• Participate in Vulcan launch campaigns and launch rehearsals as the Aerospace Systems Engineer and lead walk‑down teams during launch campaigns
• Coordinate the completion of Vulcan Aerospace post‑flight reviews and lead program office and Aerospace’s Engineering & Technology Group (ETG) resources to assess impacts of flight data anomalies to other NSSL missions
• Build and maintain close working relationships with the Aerospace team, Space Force counterparts, contractors, and representatives from other government agencies
• Prepare reports, briefings, updates, and documents, as needed in support of program activities and Aerospace processes

Skills

Systems engineering

Launch vehicle systems

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Los Angeles seeks a Vulcan Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer (VSE) to act as technical authority and lead multidisciplinary launch-vehicle assessments for National Security Space Launch missions. You will coordinate with Space Force and contractors to ensure flight readiness.

This full-time on-site role requires strong systems engineering in launch vehicle design and mission assurance, plus leadership of cross‑functional teams.