Senior Space Mission Architect

The Aerospace Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Professional growth programs

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Senior Member of the Technical Staff in Houston to lead architecture studies for human spaceflight system concepts. You will drive cross-disciplinary analyses, coordinate with program offices, NASA partners, and contractor personnel, and mentor junior staff while delivering clear briefs and technical reports.

Minimum qualifications include a PhD in a relevant field, up to one year of industry experience, and a strong background in model-based systems

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Aerospace, Mechanical or Systems Engineering (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
• 0–1 year of industry experience
• Experience in system/enterprise architecting, systems engineering, concept design, or model-based systems engineering
• Demonstrated interest in human spaceflight systems, missions, and architectures
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approx. 5–10%
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship required
• Transcripts required for this position

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in architecture studies of human spaceflight system concepts with multi-disciplinary teams
• Engage with Aerospace program office, NASA, and contractor staff as a technical focal point to elicit needs and constraints
• Mentor junior staff and communicate status, methods, results, and recommendations in briefs and reports

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Learning agility

Travel willingness

Education

PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical/Systems Engineering

Tools

SysML

UAF

UPDM

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Senior Member of the Technical Staff in Houston to lead architecture studies for human spaceflight system concepts. You will drive cross-disciplinary analyses, coordinate with program offices, NASA partners, and contractor personnel, and mentor junior staff while delivering clear briefs and technical reports.

Minimum qualifications include a PhD in a relevant field, up to one year of industry experience, and a strong background in model-based systems