Senior Space Systems Engineer — Lead & Mentor Programs
The Aerospace Corporation
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The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Space Systems Engineer/Sr. Space Systems Engineer to support on-site in Chantilly, VA.
The role emphasizes space vehicle systems engineering for national security programs, leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering rigorous analyses during key milestone reviews. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years (engineer) or 12+ years (senior) of space systems experience, subsystem knowledge, and the ability to work independently under pressure while traveling
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science discipline.
- 8+ years of relevant space systems engineering experience for Engineering Specialist.
- 12+ years for Senior Engineering Specialist.
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
- Ability to work independently and perform long-range technical studies.
Responsibilities
- Provide space vehicle systems engineering support for customer programs, focusing on the IC.
- Lead and participate in studies with multidisciplinary teams to assess space system designs.
- Evaluate feasibility of designs during milestones (PDR, CDR, etc.).
- Deliver products requiring space systems engineering expertise.
- Collaborate with government, program office, and contractor personnel; mentor junior staff.
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Job description
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Space Systems Engineer/Sr. Space Systems Engineer to support on-site in Chantilly, VA.
The role emphasizes space vehicle systems engineering for national security programs, leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering rigorous analyses during key milestone reviews. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years (engineer) or 12+ years (senior) of space systems experience, subsystem knowledge, and the ability to work independently under pressure while traveling
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