Space Systems Engineer — Drive Innovation for National Security

The Aerospace Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Telework options

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking engineers and technical professionals for an upcoming hiring event in Huntsville, AL. This pipeline role connects highly skilled engineers to space and national security missions, offering opportunities across systems, software, data, and cybersecurity disciplines.

Candidates typically bring 5+ years in engineering or mission-focused fields and may require a U.S. security clearance.

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.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in STEM fields

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking engineers and technical professionals for an upcoming hiring event in Huntsville, AL. This pipeline role connects highly skilled engineers to space and national security missions, offering opportunities across systems, software, data, and cybersecurity disciplines.

Candidates typically bring 5+ years in engineering or mission-focused fields and may require a U.S. security clearance.