Senior Electric Propulsion Scientist: Lead EP Research

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Telework options

Professional growth programs

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Electric Propulsion Scientist to lead experimental programs in El Segundo, CA. The role requires directing teams, designing experiments, and presenting results to program office customers.

Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field and 15+ years in electric propulsion, with experience in vacuum tech and low-temperature plasma phenomena. Security clearance and US citizenship are required; travel to domestic/international sites is expected.

Qualifications

• PhD in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, or physics.

Responsibilities

• Interface with program office customers to coordinate experimental efforts or present results
• Direct the execution of experiments by guiding junior staff
• Design and execute experiments and analyze data
• Propose and manage internal research projects with financial and technical direction
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate new project opportunities

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Project management

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in aerospace engineering / mechanical engineering / electrical engineering / physics

Tools

Vacuum technology

Cryogenics

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Electric Propulsion Scientist to lead experimental programs in El Segundo, CA. The role requires directing teams, designing experiments, and presenting results to program office customers.

Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field and 15+ years in electric propulsion, with experience in vacuum tech and low-temperature plasma phenomena. Security clearance and US citizenship are required; travel to domestic/international sites is expected.