Space Systems Assembly Integration and Test Evaluation Engineer

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.

The Systems Engineering Division (SED) offers unparalleled expertise in systems engineering to the U.S. government and various public and private agencies universities nonprofit organizations consortia and commercial companies involved in the advanced development and application of space systems. From systems CONOPs and architecture development to system design and analysis mission assurance cost and schedule assessment and economic market analysis SED leverages a vast array of engineering and business disciplines across a dynamic portfolio of space programs and national challenges spanning the total space system lifecycle.

The Systems Integration and Test Office (SITO) is responsible for creating and reviewing system functional performance and operationally relevant test programs for internal and external customer space ground and user segment systems. Responsible for performing systems integration and test tasks related to mission and system threads interface definition technology insertion and use of system integration tools and techniques. Additional duties may include the following:

The selected candidate will be required to work part-time on-site at our facility in El Segundo CA.

What Youll Be Doing

Lead space and launch vehicle mechanical integration and test activities across mission-critical space and launch interfaces to include launch site operations support.

Develop and execute comprehensive system integration and test plans that support all acquisition lifecycle phases and milestone decision reviews to include systems engineering evaluations test procedure development and review anomaly investigations and resolution and contractor performance assessments.

Plan conduct and analyze Developmental Test and Operational Test (DT/OT) events for complete space systems ensuring compliance with government and commercial policies standards and best practices for systems test planning and execution.

Review and evaluate requirements for space and launch systems engineering models simulations test beds and special test equipment ensuring appropriate verification and validation techniques throughout program development.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Sr. Engineering Specialist

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Physics Computer Science or related technical field.
• 12 years of knowledge in Test and Evaluation (T&E) verification of space-to-ground and space-to-space interface requirements systems engineering and/or operations of space systems satellites and/or ground systems infrastructure within the U.S. government agencies and/or aerospace industry.
• Understanding of space system (and/or system of systems) architecture and satellite operations including orbital mechanics satellite subsystems (e.g. spacecraft bus payload) ground system functions (command and control telemetry and mission data processing and space-to-ground data links and protocols).
• Experience with systems (and/or system of systems) integration planning execution and test.
• Experience performing launch vehicle mission readiness pedigree and flight hardware assessment reviews and monitoring component and subsystem qualification and acceptance testing to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Ability to independently lead multiple concurrent tasks build and manage teams and communicate technical information clearly and persuasively
• Willing to travel.
• Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain one).

How You Can Stand Out

It would be Impressive if you have one or more of the following:

• Advanced degrees in Engineering Physics Computer Science or related technical field.
• Mission testing and integration knowledge and experience for specific U.S. Space Force (USSF) Intelligence Community (IC) or commercial customers (e.g. system requirements system (and/or system of systems) integration and testing spacecraft subsystems manufacturing test and/or spacecraft/ground operations).
• Active TS/SCI clearance (or ability to obtain one).

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 grade-based 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 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 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 Illegal.