Space & Defense Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation invites engineers and technical professionals to participate in an event-based hiring day in Huntsville, AL, contributing to space, national security, and mission-critical innovation.

We seek experts who can apply engineering knowledge across multiple domains, support technical analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver trusted guidance and innovative solutions for critical missions.

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.
• Typically 5+ years of relevant experience in one or more broad engineering or mission-focused technical fields.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to solve complex problems, analyze data, develop recommendations, and contribute to mission-oriented outcomes.
• Experience working collaboratively on cross-functional teams and communicating technical concepts to peers, leadership, and/or customers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work with appropriate attention to detail, and adapt in a fast-paced technical environment.
• Some positions aligned to this hiring event may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a security clearance.

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 Huntsville 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

Systems engineering

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Software engineering

Data science

AI/ML

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation invites engineers and technical professionals to participate in an event-based hiring day in Huntsville, AL, contributing to space, national security, and mission-critical innovation.

We seek experts who can apply engineering knowledge across multiple domains, support technical analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver trusted guidance and innovative solutions for critical missions.