The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations 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, youll 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, development planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape the future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including US Space Force, U.S Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. DSG also assists 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 Launch Systems Division (LSD) helps our customers develop innovative solutions in support of military, human space flight, and commercial applications by interfacing with organizations such as the United States Space Force, NASA, DARPA, OSL, and FAA. Our people provide customers timely, value added, decision quality information and analyses to solve technical and programmatic issues to outpace the threat.

We are seeking a well-qualified Launch Systems Engineer with proven leadership and outstanding communication abilities to be part of a team that supports and shapes the future of the Servicing, Mobility, and Logistics program (USSF/SSC/SYD 80/AL) as part of the Assured Access to Space (AATS) Directorate. We are committed to supporting the United States Space Force, Space Systems Command, AATS Directorate. Our team provides technical subject matter expertise to support Point-to-Point Delivery (P2D) development and procurement. Are you ready to launch your career in this exciting new mission area?

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility at Cape Canaveral, FL.

What Youll Be Doing

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.)

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Project Engineer – Systems and Mission Assurance Engineering:

Bachelors 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 a current and active TS/SCI clearance, which is issued by the US government . U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Minimum Requirements for Senior Project Engineer – Systems and Mission Assurance Engineering:

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

How You Can Stand Out

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

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

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll 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)

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

Operate Strategically

Lead Change

Engage with Impact

Foster Innovation

Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

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

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If youre an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .