Mission Design Engineer

hace 4 semanas

Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico The Aerospace Corporation A tiempo completo
Job Title: Mission Design Engineer/Senior Mission Design Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil, and commercial customers. As a Mission Design Engineer or Senior Mission Design Engineer, you will be part of a team that solves the hardest problems and provides unmatched technical expertise.

About the Role

This is a hybrid position that requires at least three days onsite at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, CA. As a Mission Design Engineer or Senior Mission Design Engineer, you will provide technical, systems engineering, and programmatic leadership for mission design areas, including mass properties and flight operations. You will work with the Aerospace Engineering and Technology Group (ETG), the government customer, and the contractor to identify technical and certification-related issues/risks and execute and close tasks.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical, systems engineering, and programmatic leadership for mission design areas, including mass properties and flight operations.
  • Act as primary interface between Systems Analysis, SSC/LE, engineering staff, launch vehicle contractor, and the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Office of Space Launch Management.
  • Manage launch verification efforts for Mission Design and Flight Operations.
  • Manage launch vehicle certification efforts for Mission Design and Mass Properties.
  • Coordinate analysis activities with Aerospace engineering staff and the launch vehicle contractor.
  • Mentor new Space Force Officers to help them gain familiarity with technical processes and tasks associated with Mission Design, as well as Flight Operations and Mass Properties.
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program in engineering or related technical discipline.
  • Eight or more years relevant experience with increasing responsibility.
  • Experience in trajectory and performance analysis.
  • Knowledge of or experience with launch vehicle subsystems.
  • Ability to interface effectively with senior Aerospace management, Space Force, and contractor counterparts.
  • Ability to solve complex problems, forge well-founded technical recommendations, and balance technical and programmatic perspectives.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree from an accredited program in engineering or technical discipline.
  • Knowledge in Mass Properties and/or Flight Operations.
  • Familiarity with National Security Space launch systems and operations.
  • Experience with other Performance and Control Analysis disciplines (e.g. Guidance, Navigation and Control, Flight Software).
  • Knowledge and experience with Aerospace Space Launch Readiness Verification process.
What We Offer

The Aerospace Corporation offers a competitive compensation package, including a grade-based pay range of $129,000 - $249,600. We also offer comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options, 401(k) Plan, flexible spending accounts, variable pay program for exceptional contributions, relocation assistance, professional growth and development programs, education assistance programs, and an inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

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.

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