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Human Spaceflight Engineer

The Aerospace Corpor

Colorado Springs, COFull-time$87–130K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$87–130K/yr
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Human Spaceflight Engineer to support NASA programs in systems engineering and program office roles. The position coordinates across Artemis transportation and Moonbase efforts, addressing inflight, orbital, and surface operations. The selected candidate works full-time on-site at a facility in Houston, Colorado Springs, or El Segundo, supporting human spaceflight architectures, mission plans, and spacecraft and surface system definitions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Systems EngineeringProgram LifecycleHuman Exploration ArchitectureMission OperationsEngineering Program Life CycleRelationship BuildingPresentation SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationHuman-in-the-Loop DisciplinesNASA ProcessesHuman-Based OperationsInternational Partner Coordination

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in STEM or Related1+ Years Engineering or Scientific ExperienceU.S. CitizenshipAdvanced STEM Degree

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Relocation Assistance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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 technicalexpertisewith 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 within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors. We are looking fora Human SpaceflightEngineer(Member of Technical Staff- Systems Engineering).This position will support various NASA programsintegrating activitiesand servingin various program office roles.M2M provides agency leadership for the development, analysis, integration, and implementation of human spaceflight architectures, mission plans, operationalactivitiesand spacecraft/surface system definitions. In this role, you will coordinate and collaborate across Artemistransportation and Moonbaseto develop and address matters for inflight,orbitaland surface operations. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility in Houston, TX, Colorado Springs, CO, or El Segundo, CA WhatYou'llBe Doing - Servein the program office and be aconnector acrossexplorationtopicsfor moonbase, nuclear, scienceand Artemis transportation initiatives - Defineoperationaltechnical requirementsforthe various programs - Perform assessments, readiness evaluations - Collaborate with NASA missionarchitects/designersand programexperts across government and industry - Review contractor deliverables and NASA requirements to ensure compliance and system effectivenessto support operational needs - Contribute to standards development and documentationsupporting exploration operations, in addition to management of keyprogramplans/products - Support facility and infrastructure related topics and planning - Participate in technical, safety, and integration of working groups - Develop technical and progress reports to support internal teams and external partners - Supporttechnical interchange meetings, hardware reviews, and key design milestones - Prepare clear, actionable reports and presentations for program offices What You Need to be Successful -Member of Technical Staff- Systems Engineering MinimumRequirements: - Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline - 1or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in systems engineeringandprogram lifecycleenvironment - Entry level experiencein human exploration architecture,integrationandmission operations - Knowledge and understanding of theengineeringprogram life cycle - Demonstrated initiative andability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships withinternal and external stakeholders - Strongpresentation and communications skills, including the ability to effectively use oral and written communication to express technical concepts and recommendations to personnel at all technical and managerial levels - Ability towork across diverse teams andmultipleengineering disciplines, including human in the loop disciplines - Thi positionmayrequiretheability to obtain andmaintaina security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: - Advanced degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline - Experience withNASA processes and teams - Background in designing and developing humanbased operations - Experience coordinating with international partners and commercial vendors 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) $86,600.00 - $129,800.00Pay Basis: Annual 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 equalopportunity 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,geneticinformation, 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 emailat [email protected] .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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), sexu

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