
Space Systems Mission Assurance Strategist – Project Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: El Segundo • California • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $117,300 - $175,900 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Support customers at the cutting edge of space programs, enabling faster execution and smarter, risk-informed decisions by adapting mission assurance approaches
- Assist in shaping the future of mission assurance by helping define the path forward and informing corporate-level investment decisions
- Coordinate diverse subject matter experts to provide thought leadership and develop innovative mission assurance approaches
- Support connecting insights across programs by capturing key themes, lessons, and best practices and applying them to drive mission success enterprise-wide
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in math, science, or engineering from a recognized institution or equivalent relevant experience
- 7 years of relevant professional engineering / scientific experience including program office and systems engineering of space systems or similar systems
- Experience in systems engineering, program management, and / or the ability to integrate multiple technical viewpoints into cohesive systems view
- Excellent written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences and ability to summarize complex information for executive level communication
- Ability to work effectively with Aerospace peers, internal and external customers, senior staff, and in a team setting
- Occasional travel required
- This position requires a current and active TS/SCI clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
systems engineeringprogram managementengineeringscientific experiencemission assurancetechnical integrationrisk-informed decision makingprogram office experiencespace systems
Soft Skills
excellent written communicationexcellent verbal communicationability to summarize complex informationteamworkcollaborationthought leadership
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeTS/SCI clearance