Aerospace Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Systems Engineer providing engineering expertise in national security domains for Aerospace Corporation. Collaborating with diverse teams to support government and contractor requirements.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeAlbuquerque • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,300 - $175,900 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Providing system acquisition, architecting, and engineering expertise in the national security domains.
Working with the customer and contractor teams on enterprise requirements development, mission design and test planning
Work closely with members of a diverse team of military, government civilians, prime contractors, SE&I contractors, FFRDCs, and National Laboratories.
Participating in studies such as systems architecture analyses, technology development planning and evaluation, organizational effectiveness studies, and risk assessments across program lifecycles.
Understand and ensure implementation of requirements for ground system design, mission concept of operations, prototype and test, initial flight checkout, flight operations, and operational transition support
Participating in systems studies and analyses that support technical, programmatic, and organizational decision-making on a variety of projects
Integrate and leverage all aspects/functions/capability of the Aerospace Corporation in executing the mission portfolio through virtual teaming, backplane engagement, ETG matrix, etc.
Collaborate and guide technical teams to ensure that program office and Aerospace Engineering Matrix staff are effectively teamed to work closely with the customer
Developing innovative capabilities and solutions that support our nation’s space, launch, ground, and operations capabilities.
Identifying exciting opportunities for adopting new technologies to solve existing needs and predicting future challenges
Develop positive, lasting working relations with customer management and all levels of customer/contractor staff
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors of Science in a STEM-related or technical field is required
5 or more years of progressively responsible professional experience working across government programs
Space system technical background and program experience.
Experience in systems engineering across the mission lifecycle of space systems
Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and establish and maintain trusted relationships with government customers, SETA contractors, and key stakeholders
Experience tailoring systems engineering experience for space systems development
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; experience presenting and writing technical information
Willingness to occasionally travel and support customer needs (domestically) approximately once a month (as required)
This position will require a current and active TS/SCI and/or Q security clearance, with the ability to obtain additional security accesses, which is issued by the U.S. government.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
8 or more years of progressively responsible professional experience working across government programs
Strong Space system technical background and program experience
Supporting and leading systems engineering across the mission lifecycle of space systems
Experience leading teams working collaboratively in multi-disciplinary areas and establishing and maintaining trusted relationships with government customers, SETA contractors, and key stakeholders

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

systems engineeringspace systems developmentrequirements developmentmission designtest planningrisk assessmentsorganizational effectiveness studiestechnology development planningprototype and testflight operations

Soft Skills

collaborationinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsteam leadershiprelationship buildingproblem-solvinginnovationcustomer managementpresentation skillswriting skills

Certifications

Bachelors of Science in STEM-related fieldTS/SCI security clearanceQ security clearance