Human Spaceflight Engineer
About the role
The Civil Systems Group (CSG) at The Aerospace Corporation combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. We are seeking a Human Spaceflight Engineer (Member of Technical Staff - Systems Engineering) to support various NASA programs.
Responsibilities
- Serve in the program office and be a connector across exploration topics for moonbase, nuclear, science and Artemis transportation initiatives
- Define operational technical requirements for the various programs
- Perform assessments, readiness evaluations
- Collaborate with NASA mission architects/designers and program experts across government and industry
- Review contractor deliverables and NASA requirements to ensure compliance and system effectiveness to support operational needs
- Contribute to standards development and documentation supporting exploration operations, in addition to management of key program plans/products
- Support facility and infrastructure related topics and planning
- Participate in technical, safety, and integration of working groups
- Develop technical and progress reports to support internal teams and external partners
- Support technical interchange meetings, hardware reviews, and key design milestones
- Prepare clear, actionable reports and presentations for program offices
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline
- 1 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in systems engineering and program lifecycle environment
- Entry level experience in human exploration architecture, integration and mission operations
- Knowledge and understanding of the engineering program life cycle
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong presentation and communications skills, including the ability to effectively use oral and written communication to express technical concepts and recommendations to personnel at all technical and managerial levels
- Ability to work across diverse teams and multiple engineering disciplines, including human in the loop disciplines
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline is preferred
- Experience with NASA processes and teams is preferred
- Background in designing and developing human based operations is preferred
- Experience coordinating with international partners and commercial vendors is preferred
Skills
- Systems engineering
- Program lifecycle management
- Technical writing and reporting
- Collaboration and stakeholder engagement
- Technical interchange meetings and hardware reviews
Benefits
Competitive compensation package, including a wide range of pay grades based on experience and performance. Additional benefits include comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending accounts, variable pay program for exceptional contributions, relocation assistance, professional growth and development programs, and an inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.