Senior Space Systems Engineer Position Available In Brevard, Florida

Senior Space Systems Engineer
Aerospace Corporation Today
Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Unspecified
IT – Software
cape canaveral afs, FL (ON-SITE/OFFICE)
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, development planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape the future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including US Space Force, U.S Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. DSG also assists the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems. The Launch Systems Division (LSD) helps our customers develop innovative solutions in support of military, human space flight, and commercial applications by interfacing with organizations such as the United States Space Force, NASA, DARPA, NRO, and FAA. Our people provide customers timely, value added, decision quality information and analyses to solve technical and programmatic issues to outpace the threat. We are seeking a well-qualified individual (Senior Project Engineer – Systems and Mission Assurance Engineering) with proven leadership and outstanding communication abilities to be part of a team that supports and shapes the future of the Servicing, Mobility, and Logistics (SML) program (USSF/SSC/AAA) as part of the Assured Access to Space (AATS) Directorate. Our team provides technical subject matter expertise to support future SML procurements and engineering support in executing space vehicle prototype contract(s) to advance SML capabilities. The program will also focus on refueling satellites in space as well as capabilities such as space tugs, orbital debris mitigation and activities in cislunar space. Are you ready to launch your career in this exciting new mission area? Work Model This challenging cutting-edge position is located on-site at Cape Canaveral, FL. What You’ll Be Doing Work closely with AAE and SML Program Offices on program management and systems engineering
Coordinate and provide engineering support for SML prototype contract(s)
Provide technical expertise to support SML procurement strategy
Develop SML interface documents and standards
Communicate status and progress of technical activities, issues, and accomplishments through reports and briefings to Aerospace, Space Force, and contractor teams What You Need to be Successful – (Senior Project Engineer – Systems and Mission Assurance Engineering)

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degree in STEM field or closely related technical field
12+ years of professional growth and related experience with space vehicle hardware
Demonstrated understanding and experience with space vehicle design, assembly, testing, operations, and analysis
Track record in coordinating or participating on multi-disciplinary technical teams
Demonstrated ability to work independently and directly with customers and a geographically dispersed team
Ability to travel as needed (mostly domestic)
This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: Expertise in design, analysis, and testing of spacecraft hardware
Hands-on experience working with small prototype space vehicles
Experience with Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking (RPOD), Servicing, Assembly, or Manufacturing
Experience with DoD requirements, budgeting, and procurement processes
Experience collaborating with the USSF, NASA, NRO/OSL and industry partners Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: Operate Strategically
Lead Change
Engage with Impact
Foster Innovation
Deliver Results Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.

A few highlights include:

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan – Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review

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