Systems Engineer RD Test Facilities
Systems Engineer RD Test Facilities
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$ 117300 - 175900
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Job Description
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations 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 youll 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 Corporations reputation as a trusted impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with marketleading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customerfacing 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.
Within CSG the Enterprise Science and Technology Assessments (ESTA) Department provides technical support and performs independent studies for NASA NSF and NNSA. We are looking for a Systems Engineer R&D Test Facilities (Project Engineer Systems Engineering) to support and lead independent assessments of unique large test facilities and ground infrastructure for the space enterprise. The ESTA team advises customers in all areas of facilities management including operations maintenance and longterm planning. The ideal candidate will have experience in program/project management and have a strong systems engineering background. This position requires knowledge of mechanical electrical and/or controls equipment typically found in industrial facilities. In addition the candidate should be familiar with work practices and processes used in operations and maintenance.
Work Model
This is a fulltime position based in El Segundo (CA) Crystal City (VA) or Houston (TX) offering a hybrid work model that combines 34 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.
What Youll Be Doing
- Lead crossfunctional teams of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to execute independent assessments including facility condition cost risk and schedule assessments.
- Advise customers in areas including asset management risk management equipment reliability facility design and program/project management.
- Integrate deepdive analyses on topics including early concept development trade studies and analysis of alternatives.
- Support the development of tools techniques and processes to strengthen ground/facilities support.
- Summarize and present findings to both Aerospace and customer Senior Management.
- Attend and present at industry conferences.
- Manage overall scope schedule budget and quality of assigned work products.
- Work with ESTA leads to scope schedule and cost potential studies.
- Provide support to other Aerospace customers across the Space Enterprise.
What You Need to be Successful Project Engineer Systems Engineering
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited program in Science or Engineering
- At least 8 years of technical experience in one more of the following areas: Engineering Operations Program Management or Project Management at a large test facility or industrial facilities such as Nuclear Power Plants Oil & Gas Refineries Processing Plants etc.
- Experience leading teams and interacting with senior leadership
- Outstanding interpersonal written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and on a team to solve ambiguous problems
- Experience working across multiple teams and many engineering disciplines
- Willing to travel occasionally to Aerospace or customer site (domestically) approx. 10
- 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(s) in Science or Engineering.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
- Extensive experience in cost estimating. Various levels of cost estimate classifications (ROM conceptual parametric etc.
- Deep knowledge of equipment such as pumps valves switchgear transformers PLCs DCS etc.
- Experience in facility design and/or project management working on new construction or major upgrades.
- Experience conducting FMEAs fault trees complex troubleshooting incident investigations etc.
- Experience working with NASA NSF or NNSA facilities and infrastructure.
We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The gradebased pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge and skills.
(Min Max)
$117300 $175900Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership 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 industryleading 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 companypaid 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 otherthe 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 equalopportunity 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 colorreligiongeneticinformation 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 youre 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 emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegalas well as thePay Transparency Policy Statement.
Employment Type
Full-Time
