Space Systems Engineer/sr.space Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Chantilly, VA, US
Base: $117,300.00 - $226,900.00 annually; bonus/eq...
Space vehicle systems engineering support
Multi-disciplinary engineering team leadership
Preliminary and critical design review experience
The role involves providing space vehicle systems engineering support for customer programs with a specific focus on the intelligence community

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing space vehicle systems engineering support for customer programs with a specific focus on the intelligence community.
  • Candidates will evaluate the feasibility of space system designs during key milestone reviews such as Preliminary Design Review and Critical Design Review.
  • The company offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $117,300.00 to $226,900.00 annually along with comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing space vehicle systems engineering support for customer programs with a specific focus on the intelligence community.

Salary

Base: $117,300.00 - $226,900.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Variable pay program for exceptional contributions; Benefits: Comprehensive health care, 401(k) up to 12%, paid holidays, relocation assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Space vehicle systems engineering support
  • Multi-disciplinary engineering team leadership
  • Preliminary and Critical Design Review experience
  • Spacecraft subsystems knowledge
  • TS/SSBI security clearance required

Nice-to-have

  • Advanced degree in engineering or science
  • Flight program experience across sectors
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
  • Subject matter expertise in spacecraft-level systems
  • Ability to lead process development activities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or science discipline
  • More than 8 years of space systems engineering experience
  • Current or active TS/SSBI security clearance
  • Proven ability to work independently on long-range technical studies
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Work Rights

Must have current or active TS/SSBI security clearance

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