Part-Time Space Systems Engineer at Kirtland AFB

aero; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 546,000 - 777,000; Part time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking an AFRL program–experienced Systems Engineer to support acquisition of space missions from concept to launch. This part-time, on-site casual position requires a security clearance and US citizenship.

You will work with AFRL/RJE program offices, assist with environmental testing, write test plans and reports, and support on-orbit operations for select missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program.
• Experience with AFRL/RJE programs.
• Ability to work independently with customers on technical and administrative issues.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Occasional travel required.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with AFRL/RJE program offices to assist in executing the acquisition of space missions from concept to launch and early operations.
• Assist in the execution of space hardware environmental testing, including TVAC, vibration, and EMI/EMC; write test plans, procedures, and post-test reports.
• Support on-orbit operations for select missions.

Skills

Independent working style

Customer interaction

Strong written & oral communication

Ability to obtain security clearance

Occasional travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking an AFRL program–experienced Systems Engineer to support acquisition of space missions from concept to launch. This part-time, on-site casual position requires a security clearance and US citizenship.

You will work with AFRL/RJE program offices, assist with environmental testing, write test plans and reports, and support on-orbit operations for select missions.