Launch Systems Mechanical Engineer Engineering Specialist

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.

Job Summary

The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly integration and test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highlytrained mechanical and aerospace engineers VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance navigation and controls; robotics; electromechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments.

The Mechanical Systems Department (MSD) is a team of 2025 engineers responsible for providing technical mission assurance support to ensure the integrity and reliable operation of moving mechanical assemblies (MMAs) and explosive devices for spacecraft launch vehicles and missile systems.

The Launch Mechanisms Section is responsible for the evaluation of requirements design analysis and testing of launch vehicle and missile systems MMAs (including reusable systems) in accordance with industry standards. This section works closely and coordinates with other Aerospace technical disciplines program offices and contractors in support of our customers mission needs.

As the Launch Systems Mechanical Engineer Engineering Specialist (Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering) you willwork with the section managers and other engineering departments to conduct multidisciplinary analyses that ensure mission success for current and future missions. This position leverages experience in the areas of launch vehicle moving mechanical assemblies deployment and separation systems and explosive devices to support our programs and departmental responsibilities.

Work Model

This is a fulltime position based in El Segundo CA offering a hybrid work model that combines 34 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.

What Youll Be Doing

• Work closely with program offices to resolve technical issues and assure mission success

• Prepare reports and providing briefings to customers and other stakeholders

• Occasional travel to contractor sites to attend design reviews and witness hardware assembly and testing

• Lead technical efforts and mentor junior staffin support of program tasks

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Launch and Missile Systems Mechanisms Engineer Engineering Specialist (Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering

• Bachelors degree in a STEM field is required

• A minimum of 6 years of applicable professional experience in launch vehicle spacecraft or missile program support in areas of physical sciences or engineeringis required

• Evaluate moving mechanical assemblies and/or explosive devices for launch vehicle spacecraft and missile programs

• Review and assess designs analysis results test plans command media and applicable standards

• Perform independent analyses and modeling of moving mechanical assemblies deployment and separation systems

• Willingness tooccasionally travel and/or work offbusiness hours to support customer needs approximately 10 (as required)

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD 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 a STEM field is strongly preferred

• Experience with mechanical designs mass properties materials and manufacturing

• Experience with Launch Vehicle mechanical subsystem hardware design integration and testing

• Familiarity with multibody dynamics analysis and/or hydrocode analysis tools

• Experience with bearings gear trains moving mechanical assemblies deployment and separation systems

• Knowledge of AIAAS114 SMCS016 and/or NASASTD5017A standards

• The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with management program offices customers contractors and colleagues is essential

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.

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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 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.