Space Vehicle Systems Engineer/Sr. Space Vehicle Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers’ portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems.

The Missile Defense Space Architectures department directly supports the Missile Defense Agency’s Space Capabilities office. As the primary interface to this component of MDA, we help our customer understand their acquisition and development requirements, coordinate and provide technical expertise through our extensive reachback model, and ensure success across a variety of projects. We are looking for a Space Vehicle Systems Engineer (Project Engineer/Sr. Project Engineer – Enterprise Systems Engineering) to be embedded with our customer, primarily in support of the DSS demonstration program.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at Schriever SFB in Colorado Springs, CO

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting MDA Space Capabilities office (DCS), and specifically the DSS program
• Collaborating with the government team, including other FFRDC, UARC, and SETA personnel, to ensure mission success
• Evaluating and assisting contractor and subcontractor performance regarding space vehicle design and development
• Supporting other DSS space segment and general DCS activities as needed

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Project Engineer – Enterprise Systems Engineering

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate technical discipline from a recognized institution
• 8 or more years of professional experience in space vehicle systems engineering
• Knowledge and experience in the design and development of space vehicle systems
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers
• Effective oral and written communication skills and an ability to interact effectively with all levels of Aerospace, government, and contractor personnel
• Some travel is required
• This position requires 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.

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for Sr. Project Engineer – Enterprise Systems Engineering include:

• 12 or more years of relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated significant programmatic impact in past roles
• Experience leading teams and coordinating efforts across project lines

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Master’s degree in relevant engineering discipline
• Demonstrated ability to bring in tasks and projects beyond personal activities
• Significant impact on fielded system or demonstration

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$117,300.00 - $226,900.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies