The Aerospace Corporation · 9 hours ago
MSFC Programs Senior Project Engineer
Florida, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$0/hr - $480/hr
10+ years expThe Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. The MSFC Programs Senior Project Engineer will support the Aerospace Program Office at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center or NASA Kennedy Space Center, providing subject matter expertise to exploration systems including design, analysis, and strategic guidance for various programs and projects.
AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Acts as senior technical authority, consultant, primary investigator, or team leader
May lead or organize interfaces between customers' and Aerospace technical and management staff
Coordinate large-scale technical efforts across program/project lines
Initiate studies designed to solve new technical problems and provide new technical solutions within area of expertise
Provide ongoing technical consultation and advice to management, customers, and contractors in area of specialization
Take initiative to inform management of perceived technical problems and recommend courses of action
Provide technical analyses, requirements, metrics, and overall systems engineering experience in workshops, control boards, and major milestone reviews
Establish and expand relationships with NASA, other government agencies, commercial primes, international partners, academic institutions, and emerging space entrants
Partner with engineering and analysis teams to ensure compliance, technical quality, and mission relevance
Identify emerging technologies and best practices to strengthen future space systems
Work professionally with all levels of management, particularly senior customer officials
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Science or related technical discipline
10+ years of relevant experience in space systems research, design, development, test, operations, and/or engineering
Strong understanding of NASA programs and the NASA organization
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across technical and executive audiences, organizing complex technical and programmatic materials and concepts in clear and logical manner
Ability to work collaboratively in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments
Experience with technical assessments and flight hardware
Ability to provide systems-based leadership in the areas of space, ground, and mission systems
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers
Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally to support customer needs, approximately 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
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in Science, Engineering, Aerospace Management, or Business Administration
Experience spanning multiple centers
Hands-on experience in systems engineering or technical program management with flight hardware
Demonstrated experience and leadership in technology maturation and capability development for NASA Exploration missions
Experience with international partners
Familiarity of NASA mission expertise, skills, tools, analytical capabilities, computing resources and laboratory facilities
Experience with current NASA management policies, practices, and systems associated with exploration systems
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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