Space Systems & Mission Assurance Engineer - Project Lead

The Aerospace Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 117,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid holidays

Telework options

401(k) plan

Relocation aid

Education assistance

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Florida is seeking a Systems and Mission Assurance Engineer (Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer) to support the U.S. Space Force’s Servicing, Mobility, and Logistics program and drive next‑gen capabilities in on‑orbit servicing.

The role sits on-site at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL, with multi-disciplinary teams and extensive interface with Space Force and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering or STEM-related technical area is required.
• 8+ years of professional growth with space vehicle hardware.
• Experience with space vehicle design, assembly, testing, operations, and analysis.
• Ability to travel mostly domestic and to work with a dispersed team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary engineering team within the SML Program Office on program management and systems engineering.
• Provide engineering support for SML prototype contracts.
• Support SML procurement strategy with technical expertise.
• Develop SML interface documents and standards.
• Communicate status and progress through reports and briefings to Aerospace and Space Force teams.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or ST

8+ years space hardware experience

TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering or STEM

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Florida is seeking a Systems and Mission Assurance Engineer (Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer) to support the U.S. Space Force’s Servicing, Mobility, and Logistics program and drive next‑gen capabilities in on‑orbit servicing.

The role sits on-site at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL, with multi-disciplinary teams and extensive interface with Space Force and contractors.