The Aerospace Corporation · 5 hours ago
Launch Systems Engineer (Project Engineer/Sr. Project Engineer)
Cape Canaveral, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$117K/yr - $227K/yr
8+ 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 Launch Systems Engineer to provide technical and programmatic leadership for P2D activities in support of the United States Space Force and to coordinate complex projects to solve customer challenges.
AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide technical and programmatic leadership and guidance for P2D activities in support of SSC/SYD 80/AL Director
Participate in current and future contract activities
Coordinate with AGO teams comprised of diversely skilled engineers servicing various portions of complex projects to solve customer challenges
Prepare and deliver reports and briefings and provide technical assessments to external customers as well as to Aerospace management
Develop and maintain acquisition plan and schedule documents
Track programmatic issues associated with each project and to ensure the application of Aerospace expertise in the fulfillment of each task
Coordinate with current and potential P2D stakeholders (TRANSCOM, NASA, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's and/or advanced degree in a technical/STEM related area of study
8 or more years of professional growth and related experience with launch vehicle hardware
Some demonstrated understanding and experience with launch vehicle hardware design, assembly, testing, and/or operations
Track record in coordinating or participating in multi-disciplinary technical team efforts
Some demonstrated ability to work independently and directly with a customer
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
All of the above requirements for Project Engineer
12+ years of professional growth and related experience with launch vehicle hardware
Demonstrated understanding and experience with launch vehicle hardware design, assembly, testing, and/or operations
Track record coordinating or participating in multi-disciplinary technical team efforts
Demonstrated ability to work independently and directly with customer and geographically dispersed team
Preferred
Expertise in design, analysis, and testing of launch vehicle hardware
Experience with trajectory analyses
Experience with super heavy launch systems such as Starship
Experience with launch mission assurance
Experience with DoD requirements, budgeting, and procurement processes
Experience collaborating with the USSF, NASA, OSL and industry partners
Active TS/SCI clearance, which is issued by the US government
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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