Senior Space Systems Engineer

aero; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA seeks engineers and technical professionals to contribute to national security, space and mission-critical innovation. This event will build a talent pipeline for upcoming hiring days in Chantilly, VA. Roles span systems engineering, data science, cybersecurity, software, and more.

The team partners with customer-facing and program teams to deliver trusted guidance and engineering solutions. Some roles may require security clearance; U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, computer science, data science, physics, mathematics, or another applicable STEM discipline.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering knowledge across one or more targeted areas, including systems engineering, program management, communications and PNT, electronics and sensors, software and data engineering, data science and AI/ML, cybersecurity, flight vehicle systems, and mechanical systems and materials.
• Support technical analysis, requirements development, integration, testing, modeling, evaluation, or execution activities that help customers solve complex mission challenges.
• Partner with customer-facing and program teams in Chantilly to support space and national security mission priorities.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to translate mission needs into actionable engineering solutions and informed technical recommendations.
• Operate Strategically to understand broader mission objectives, align technical work to program priorities, and anticipate downstream impacts.
• Engage with Impact and Leads Change to build trusted relationships, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and help teams adopt improved approaches, tools, or processes.
• Foster Innovation and Deliver Results to identify new ideas, improve mission outcomes, and deliver high-quality products, analysis, or recommendations in support of customer success.

Skills

STEM degree

Education

STEM degree

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA seeks engineers and technical professionals to contribute to national security, space and mission-critical innovation. This event will build a talent pipeline for upcoming hiring days in Chantilly, VA. Roles span systems engineering, data science, cybersecurity, software, and more.

The team partners with customer-facing and program teams to deliver trusted guidance and engineering solutions. Some roles may require security clearance; U.S.