Space Vehicle Systems Engineer — Secret-Cleared, On-Site CO

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care

Paid holidays and vacation

Telework options

401(k) plan with employer matching

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Colorado Springs is seeking a Space Vehicle Systems Engineer (Project Engineer/Sr. Project Engineer – Enterprise Systems Engineering) to be embedded with our customer and support the DSS demonstration program.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 8 years of related experience (mechanical design, optical-mechanical systems, propulsion, or environmental testing) and a current Secret security clearance; travel ~10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or related technical discipline.
• 8 years of experience in mechanical design, optical-mechanical systems, environmental testing, propulsion, or related areas.
• Ability to conduct detailed technical analyses with minimal guidance.
• Willingness to travel domestically ~10%.
• Current and active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support MDA Space Capabilities DSS program.
• Collaborate with government teams and contractors to ensure mission success.
• Evaluate contractor and system performance regarding space vehicle design and development.
• Support other DSS space segment and DCS activities as needed.

Skills

Secret security clearance

System engineering

Technical analysis

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Colorado Springs is seeking a Space Vehicle Systems Engineer (Project Engineer/Sr. Project Engineer – Enterprise Systems Engineering) to be embedded with our customer and support the DSS demonstration program.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 8 years of related experience (mechanical design, optical-mechanical systems, propulsion, or environmental testing) and a current Secret security clearance; travel ~10% is expected.