Engineer

About the Role

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking engineers and technical professionals to contribute to the future of space, national security, and mission-critical innovation. Our teams in Huntsville support government, civil space, and national security customers by providing technical expertise, objective analysis, and mission-focused engineering solutions across the program lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering knowledge across one or more targeted areas, including systems engineering, program management, communications and PNT, electronics and sensors, software and data engineering, data science and AI/ML, cybersecurity, flight vehicle systems, and mechanical systems and materials.
• Support technical analysis, requirements development, integration, testing, modeling, evaluation, or execution activities that help customers solve complex mission challenges.
• Partner with customer-facing and program teams in Huntsville to support space and national security mission priorities.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to translate mission needs into actionable engineering solutions and informed technical recommendations.
• Operate strategically to understand broader mission objectives, align technical work to program priorities, and anticipate downstream impacts.
• Engage with impact and lead change to build trusted relationships, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and help teams adopt improved approaches, tools, or processes.
• Foster innovation and deliver results to identify new ideas, improve mission outcomes, and deliver high-quality products, analysis, or recommendations in support of customer success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, computer science, data science, physics, mathematics, or another applicable STEM discipline.
• Typically, 5+ years of relevant experience in one or more broad engineering or mission-focused technical fields.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to solve complex problems, analyze data, develop recommendations, and contribute to mission-oriented outcomes.
• Experience working collaboratively on cross-functional teams and communicating technical concepts to peers, leadership, and/or customers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work with appropriate attention to detail, and adapt in a fast-paced technical environment.
• Some positions may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a security clearance.

Qualifications

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• An advanced degree in an applicable STEM discipline.
• Prior experience supporting space, defense, intelligence, research and development, acquisition, or other mission-critical technical environments.
• Hands-on experience in one or more of the targeted event skill areas and a demonstrated record of technical impact.
• An active security clearance.
• Experience influencing technical decisions, improving processes, mentoring others, or helping teams deliver measurable results.