The Aerospace Corporation

Space Systems Mission Assurance Strategist – Project Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: El SegundoCaliforniaVirginiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $117,300 - $175,900 per year

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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