Spacecraft Concept Architect: Early-Stage Vehicle Design

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Telework options

401(k) plan with company contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Professional growth and development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation, a federally funded research and development center, seeks a candidate to lead early-stage spacecraft concept design studies within the Vehicle and Ground Concepts Department. You will develop tools and models, collaborate with government and industry teams, and drive design activities across space and ground systems in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should hold a Master’s in engineering or science (or be conferred within 12 months), have 0–1 years of experience,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or science, pursuing or conferred within last 12 months.
• 0–1 years of industry work experience.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Strong knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and system engineering.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to change, and demonstrate initiative under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and ability to excel in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Demonstrated knowledge of concurrent engineering tools, processes, and methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and conduct long-term technical studies for geographically dispersed programs.
• Occasional domestic travel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance; US citizenship required.
• Requires transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Lead early-stage design studies for spacecraft concepts.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of subject matter experts on design studies.
• Develop and maintain tools and models used in spacecraft concept design.
• Support evaluation of ground segment concept design.
• Build strong working relationships with government, program offices, and contractors.

Skills

Spacecraft systems

Fast-paced work

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Concurrent engineering

Independent work

Domestic travel

Security clearance

US citizenship

Education

Master’s degree in engineering/science

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Simulink

STK

C++

SolidWorks

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation, a federally funded research and development center, seeks a candidate to lead early-stage spacecraft concept design studies within the Vehicle and Ground Concepts Department. You will develop tools and models, collaborate with government and industry teams, and drive design activities across space and ground systems in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should hold a Master’s in engineering or science (or be conferred within 12 months), have 0–1 years of experience,