Senior Project Engineer- Enterprise Systems Engineering

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.

Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs with civilian federal government agencies including NASA, USGS, NOAA, and NNSA, fully integrated with Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.

The Operational Missions (OM) team, part of CSG’s NASA Programs Division (NPD), provides program management and systems engineering support to both NASA-centric and joint agency programs at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). This support spans all program phases, from concept through design, development, deployment, and operations, all program sizes, from small exploratory projects through large flagship programs, and both flight and ground systems.

NPD is looking for a Senior Enterprise Systems Engineer (Senior Project Engineer- Enterprise Systems Engineering) to solve our customers’ hard problems that cross organizational and/or technical boundaries. The selected candidate(s) will serve as the Lead Systems Engineer for the GeoXO Spacecraft, directly supporting the Observatory Manager.

Work Model

This is a full-time position based at Goddard Spaceflight Center, Greenbelt, MD. with an expectation of at least 4 days onsite per week.  

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support technical documentation changes (ICDs, specifications, test procedures)
• Provide space vehicle systems engineering support
• Coordinate and prioritize support from a variety of discipline engineers (e.g. electrical, mechanical)
• Work proactively and autonomously with program office and contractor personnel as well as members of Aerospace’s engineering group
• Assess prime contractor activities and provide insight to customers on space vehicle ability to meet requirements
• Support system-level requirements verification and validation
• Participate in integration and test activities
• Contribute to key reviews and technical meetings
• Assist in risk identification and mitigation planning and execution of mitigations
• Accomplish regular reporting to customers and Aerospace senior management on programmatic and technical elements of task execution, with focus on results and their impact on the problem(s)

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in engineering, science, or equivalent technical discipline
• 12+ years of experience in spacecraft/instrument systems engineering, mission operations, or program/project management for spaceborne missions
• Demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve high-impact technical issues for government customers
• Demonstrated effective formation and leadership of collaborative work teams composed of contributors from diverse sources, backgrounds, and locations
• Experience with instrument integration, especially coordinating S/C accommodation and interfaces
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of contractors, customers, and corporate staff
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically approximately 10%

How You Can Stand Out

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

• A master’s or advanced degree in a relevant field
• Experience coordinating subject matter experts supporting multiple projects
• Experience working with Firm Fixed Price space system development contracts
• Experience coordinating spacecraft activities with contractor-provided mission integration, mission operations, and/or launch integration
• Programmatic, operational and/or engineering experience with NASA/NOAA partnerships
• Existing positive relationship(s) with project managers and/or engineers at NASA/GSFC or NOAA/NESDIS
• Working knowledge of Aerospace Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) skills and capabilities

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)

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 other—the 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 you’re 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 [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.