Launch Systems and Mission Integration Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Launch Systems and Mission Integration Engineer at Aerospace Corporation developing launch vehicle capabilities and supporting NRO missions. Engage in technical evaluations and mission execution in a collaborative environment with government and contractor teams.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeChantilly • California, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,300 - $226,900 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performing fleet monitoring of active launch systems and new launch system development to support NRO launch vehicle certification assessments
Evaluating launch system technical issues and participating in launch system anomaly investigations which may affect NRO launch schedules or result in NRO mission risks
Providing technical support to a government/contractor team focused on mission execution and mission success
Coordinating Aerospace resources to resolve technical issues
Providing timely and responsive status and recommendations to OSL engineering and mission integration teams
Performing readiness assessments at key milestones in support of NRO launch readiness and mission certification processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
Minimum of 6 years of experience in launch vehicle or space vehicle design, analysis, test, integration or operations
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team to resolve issues
Proven ability to interface proactively and communicate complex technical subject matter effectively with all levels of customers, contractors, and peers
Willing to travel approximately 20% with extended durations during launch campaigns
This position requires a TS/SSBI security clearance along with the ability to obtain a SCI and polygraph, which is issued by the US government
U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Minimum of 10 years of experience for Sr. Project Engineer – Systems and Mission Assurance Engineering.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

launch vehicle designspace vehicle analysissystem integrationtechnical issue evaluationanomaly investigationmission execution supportreadiness assessmentsmission certification processestechnical supportrisk assessment

Soft Skills

team collaborationeffective communicationproblem-solvingproactive interfacingstatus reportingrecommendation formulationcustomer interactionadaptabilityorganizational skillstime management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in STEMTS/SSBI security clearanceSCI clearancepolygraph