The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.
The Civil Systems Group (CSG) is looking for a Systems Engineer- Casual (Senior Project Engineer- Systems Engineering). We are seeking qualified individuals with experience supporting program and activities of a diverse customer set at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and/or other Government customers. Functions include providing project management and systems engineering subject matter expertise to NASA's Space Launch System (SLS),, Science and Technology Office (STO), and the Human Landing System (HLS). This position is in the Human Exploration and Space Flight (HESF) Division and requires excellent customer service skills in building relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders. The candidate must have the ability to work professionally with all levels of management, particularly senior customer officials.
Work Model
This is a part-time casual position based in Huntsville, Alabama supporting projects at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. Offering a hybrid work model that combines 1-2 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.
THIS IS A PART-TIME, CASUAL POSITION WITH LIMITED HOURS.
What You'll Be Doing
- Integrate and provide system engineering expertise across multiple programs such as NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) and Human Lander Systems (HLS) Programs
- Examine technology trends including new processes and products applicable to the MSFC Science and Technology Office
- Participate in status/planning meetings, workshops, control boards, and major milestone reviews to discuss technical analyses, requirements, traceability/metrics, and overall systems engineering processes.
- Identify and lead studies to provide technical solutions that cross multiple engineering disciplines such as coupled loads, thermal analyses, propulsion systems, avionics and electronics, and the testing thereof in a simulation environment, lab testing, or flight testing
- Provide technical consultation and advice to management, customers, and contractors in area of specialization.
- Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously
What You Need to be Successful - Senior Project Engineer- Systems Engineering
Minimum Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, Physics, Applied Science, or another related STEM discipline
- Minimum of 10 years of government or industry work experience within systems engineering and/or project management
- 2 Years of Project Management Experience with NASA or other government projects.
- Organizational and leadership experience in review teams and/or studies
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers
- Excellent written and oral communication skills - ability to organize complex materials and concepts in clear and logical manner, and communicate to all levels of leadership
- Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically
- This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Science, or another related STEM discipline
- More than 10 years of work experience within systems engineering or project management
- Experience Leading/coordinating with multiple groups at NASA
- Experience working with NASA teams at multiple NASA center
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
- Operate Strategically
- Lead Change
- Engage with Impact
- Foster Innovation
- Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
- 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
We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
Top Skills
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration.
Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies.
Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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