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The Aerospace Corporation · 12 hours ago

Moon to Mars Exploration and Operations Integration Engineer

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$151K/yr - $227K/yr

10+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. This role involves integrating operations focused activities with strategy and architecture efforts for the Moon to Mars Program, collaborating with various stakeholders to develop and address operational needs.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Architect, develop and integrate exploration operations scenarios for inflight and surface operations

Serve as a key integrator for Exploration Operations across Artemis topics

Support and lead formulation of commercial transportation system activities

Define operational technical requirements for human missions

Perform assessments, readiness evaluations

Collaborate with NASA mission architects/designers and program experts across government and industry to develop and negotiate operational needs and scenarios

Review contractor deliverables and NASA requirements to ensure compliance and system effectiveness to support operational needs

Contribute to standards development and documentation supporting exploration operations, in addition to management of key program plans/products

Support facility and infrastructure related topics and planning

Participate in technical, safety, and integration working groups

Plan, manage, and report on analyses, studies, and tests of components and systems

Develop technical and progress reports to support internal teams and external partners

Lead and support technical interchange meetings, hardware reviews, and key design milestones

Prepare clear, actionable reports and presentations for program offices and NASA leadership

Act as a representative in technical reviews, conferences, and workshops with NASA and international stakeholders

Qualification

Systems engineeringHuman exploration architectureMission planningNASA program lifecycleTechnical communicationTeam collaborationPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline

10 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in a systems engineering and program lifecycle environment

Vast experience in human exploration architecture, integration and mission operations

Experience in mission formulation, planning, and execution

Knowledge and understanding of the NASA program life cycle and associated milestone reviews and coordinating across teams to drive operations outcomes

Ability to effectively utilize oral and written communication to express technical concepts and recommendations to personnel at all technical and managerial levels

Demonstrated initiative and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Excellent presentation and communications skills, including development of and briefing of decision packages and complex information in a succinct and polished manner

Proven expertise working across diverse teams and multiple engineering disciplines, including human in the loop disciplines

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

Preferred

Advanced degree in an engineering or science discipline

Experience with NASA mission operations processes and teams

Background in designing and developing human based operations

Familiarity with NASA

Demonstrated success leading or executing technical and programmatic tasks for NASA missions

Experience coordinating with international partners and commercial vendors

Benefits

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