Space Systems Lead – Solution Accelerator

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

401(k) Plan

Education assistance programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation, a trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, seeks an experienced systems engineer to lead technically challenging solutions with national impact for internal and external customers.

You will own problem statements, design studies, and program plans, coordinate cross‑discipline teams, and serve as the primary customer contact on cost, schedule, and technical performance. A TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a recognized technical discipline.
• Space-related technical experience preferred.
• 8+ years of professional engineering/scientific experience in systems engineering or program management.
• Willingness to travel ~20%.
• Active TS/SCI eligibility and SAP access.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Solution Accelerator leadership to lead technical solutions with national impact.
• Develop clearly scoped Problem Statements by analyzing priorities and root causes.
• Lead conceptual design studies, evaluate solutions, and support rapid prototyping.
• Design, plan, implement, and track programs from inception through completion.
• Independently manage multiple project segments as a systems engineer.
• Serve as primary customer contact on cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Skills

Systems engineering

Project management

Technical leadership

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate technical discipline

Graduate degree in a technical discipline

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation, a trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, seeks an experienced systems engineer to lead technically challenging solutions with national impact for internal and external customers.

You will own problem statements, design studies, and program plans, coordinate cross‑discipline teams, and serve as the primary customer contact on cost, schedule, and technical performance. A TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.