Spacecraft Systems Engineer – Early-Career in Space Vehicles

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Healthcare benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Associate Member of Technical Staff for the Space Systems Implementation Department, to support space vehicle systems and acquisition for national programs. This internship-conversion role emphasizes collaboration, studies, and engineering excellence within the SED.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s in a relevant field, 0–1 year of experience, and eligibility for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science discipline, pursuing or conferred within last 12 months.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.
• 0–1 year industry experience; prior Aerospace internship preferred.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Provide space vehicle systems engineering support for US Space Force programs.
• Lead and participate in multi-disciplinary studies to assess space system designs.
• Evaluate the feasibility of designs during milestone reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.).
• Develop subject matter expertise in space vehicle systems engineering.
• Build relationships with government, programs, and contractor personnel.
• Training and mentorship will be provided.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Time management

Project management

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Pursuing or conferred within last 12 months

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Associate Member of Technical Staff for the Space Systems Implementation Department, to support space vehicle systems and acquisition for national programs. This internship-conversion role emphasizes collaboration, studies, and engineering excellence within the SED.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s in a relevant field, 0–1 year of experience, and eligibility for security clearance.