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.
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Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.
Within the CSG, the Human Exploration and Space Flight (HESF) Division supports our NASA customer in all aspects of human space flight. We are looking for a Deputy Space Environments Systems Management Engineer (Project Engineer/Sr. Project Engineer – Systems Engineering). In this role you will support the NASA Johnson Space Center’s Materials and Processes Branch within the Structural Engineering Division as a Deputy Space Environments Systems Manager. This department provides space environments insight and program level support to various human spaceflight programs.
Work Model
This is a full-time position based at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX, which requires 100% onsite work.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Serve as a space environment expert across various capabilities supporting NASA Artemis mission objectives
- Serve as a highly proactive technical specialist in space environments systems engineering, working closely across various engineering disciplines
- Address all aspects related to natural and induced space environments and associated effects on hardware
- Perform detailed system level analysis and formulate recommendations to senior-level program management on space environment systems
- Lead and support management of Axiom Commercial Segment (AxCS) and AxCS-ISS integration; U.S. Deorbit Vehicle (USDV) and USDV-ISS integration; and Commercial Destination Free Flyer (CDFF) suppliers.
- Provide oversight and insight responsibility of Space Environments for multiple programs
- Perform requirements development tasks, cross-program interface management, vendor product reviews
- Monitor technical status of development activities, testing, and operations planning
- Identify and/or evaluate technical issues and hazards/concerns and analyze technical information
- Conduct systems engineering studies, including developing models/methodologies to address space environments/effects issues and managing risks
- Plan and execute targeted verification activities,
- Prepare technical reports, briefings, and/or presentations to appropriate boards, panels and/or technical/status meetings
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for the < Project Engineer- Systems Engineering >
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Science, or another technical discipline
- At least 6 years’ experience working in engineering disciplines, including experience in a systems engineering and/or program management environment across large government programs
- Excellent teaming and leadership skills with an ability to working across diverse teams and multi-task across various issues/disciplines simultaneously
- Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and communications skills, including development of and briefing of decision packages and complex information in a succinct and polished manner
- Understanding of specific NASA Human Spaceflight topics
- Versed in architecting engineering solutions
- Ability to work within a diverse team environment of many engineering disciplines, where the team is distributed across multiple NASA and Aerospace Corporation organizations, projects, and programs
- Proven expertise in managing multiple concurrent tasks and provide direction on competing priorities
- Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically/internationally approx. 10%.
- This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the < Senior Project Engineer- Systems Engineering > include:
- At least 10 years of experience with NASA or on NASA commercial systems
- Expertise in building on NASA Human Spaceflight topics as they relate to planetary exploration
- Highly skilled at architecting and implementing solutions working across various integrated systems
- Extensive education and experience with evaluating and assessing space environments and related influences and effects from external factors
- Proven leadership and ability to lead multidisciplinary tasks and projects
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Advanced degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Science, or another technical discipline
- Proven leadership experience of multidisciplinary teams
- Independent and self-motivated; proactive ability to learn space environment topics
- Extensive space environments and space systems expertise
- Superior analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
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
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
We are all unique, from diverse 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/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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 ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
