The Aerospace Corporation · 2 days ago
Systems and Mission Assurance Engineer (Casual)
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$72.75/hr - $109/hr
12+ years expThe Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. They are seeking a Systems and Mission Assurance Engineer to support the NRO customer and collaborate with industry and Space Force partners in assessing launch vehicle technical risks.
AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Through the OSL MAT, serve as the launch vehicle overwatch of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to deliver National Technical Capabilities to orbit
Support the MAT organization to execute independent engineering and technical readiness assessments of NRO launch vehicle flight hardware build and operation from the factory to the launch site, and through day of launch
Actively engage and network with Aerospace engineering and program office groups, launch vehicle contractors and government agencies to support MAT risk assessments
Daily support to U.S. Government customers related to the investigation and disposition of launch vehicle issues, anomalies, and recovery plans through the coordination of Aerospace, support contractor, and Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) teammates across the MAT Technical Panels
Advise or take point in the investigation, evaluation and assessment of launch vehicle technical risk, supporting the team of Aerospace and SETA technical experts on the avionics panel
Initiate technical support for the Avionics Panel from ETG, Physical Sciences Labs or other corporate resources
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Systems or other STEM
12 years of experience in Electronics, RF Communications, AFSS and Launch Vehicle Avionics
Experience working with DOD customers, launch vehicle contractors and FFRDC teams
Experience in evaluating the design, test data, test plans and analyses of launch vehicle avionics
Experience working with United Launch Alliance and SpaceX launch vehicle fleets and programs
Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site approx. 15%
This position requires a current and active TS/SBI/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Preferred
20 years of experience in Electronics, RF Communications, AFSS and Launch Vehicle Avionics
Leadership experience in supporting US Air Force/Space Force, NRO and NASA launch programs, mission assurance and launch vehicle software and avionics certification
Experience managing STE/PTS budget, ETG tasking and workload and presentation of risk assessments to senior leadership
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
Company
The Aerospace Corporation
As the government’s preeminent space innovation partner, Aerospace brings technical expertise to advance the nation's missions in space.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tanya Pemberton
President & CEO
Ashley Kowalski
Project Leader - International Partnerships
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